Universität Wien

300600 UE Methods of chemodiversity research (2014S)

Phytochemistry and secondary metabolism

5.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Preliminary dates: June 11-13, June 16-18, full day. Details on occasion of our first meeting March 7, 2014.

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. 8 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Friday 07.03. 11:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Analysis of organ-specific accumulation of special secondary plant metabolites (e.g. exudate compounds, root constituents); introduction and application of selected separation techniques for isolation and structural identification; functional aspects, significance of compounds in systematics and coevoloution.

Assessment and permitted materials

Labwork: 40%
Protocol: 60%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge of phytochemical analytical methods and correct interpretation of data. Ability to apply these methods to other scientific questions.

Examination topics

Phytochemical methods of separation and detection; bioassays 8functional aspects); interpretation of data in relation to aspects of chemodiversity (coevolution, systematics).

Reading list

see E-learning platform

Association in the course directory

MPF W-1, MEV W-6, MPF W-3, MBO5

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