Universität Wien

300536 UE Genetics and Molecular Biology (2022S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 24 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 04.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 08.06. 09:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Thursday 09.06. 09:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 10.06. 09:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Saturday 11.06. 09:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students will learn to understand the structure and function of the nucleus, chromosomes and inheritance. The methods for the preparation of chromosomes in mitosis and meiosis, human chromosomes, basic methods in molecular genetics (DNA isolation, PCR amplification, restriction digest, DNA gel electrophoresis, cloning) will be demonstrated and used during the course.

Course held partly in English (slides in German, exam in German)

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation consists of: active participation and results obtained; written report (molecular biology part) and drawings (cytology); final exam. Absence of maximally half a day allowed if proper reason is given.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading:
Min. 50% of the points required to pass
- Active participation in the course- 10% (2 pts)
- Written report + Drawings - 20% (4 pts)
- Final written exam - 70% (14 pts)
Total: 100% (20 points)

Grading (points):
20,0-18,5 pts – 1 (excellent)
18,0-16,0 pts – 2 (good)
15,5-13,0 pts – 3 (satisfactory)
12,5-10,0 pts – 4 (sufficient)
9,5-0,0 pts – 5 (failed)

Examination topics

Course material + presentations held during the course (will be provided on Moodle)

Reading list


Association in the course directory

UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 11:28