Universität Wien

300536 UE Genetics and Molecular Biology (2024S)

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

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. 16 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Vorbesprechung (Initial meeting) on Friday, 01.03.2024 is obligatory and will be held online (BigBlueButton). Link will be sent to all participants a few days before the meeting.

The course will be blocked in June (5-8 June 2024).

  • Friday 01.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 05.06. 09:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Thursday 06.06. 09:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 07.06. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Saturday 08.06. 09:00 - 14:00 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 written test. 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

Lectures will be provided on moodle
Protocols for the experiments will also be provided on moodle

Association in the course directory

UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, UF BU 10

Last modified: Tu 18.06.2024 10:26