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300536 UE Genetics and Molecular Biology (2025S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Fr 07.03. 10:00-11:00 Digital

Details

max. 16 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    Vorbesprechung (Initial meeting) on Friday, 07.03.2025, is obligatory and will be held online (BigBlueButton). Link will be sent to all registered participants a few days before the meeting.

    The course will be held as block in last week of May 2025 (28th May-31st May 2025).

    • Wednesday 28.05. 09:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
    • Thursday 29.05. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
    • Friday 30.05. 09:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
    • Saturday 31.05. 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 (from practical part only). 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: Fr 10.01.2025 00:02