300600 UE Methods of chemodiversity research (2024S)
Phytochemistry and secondary metabolism
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Th 08.02.2024 14:00 to Th 22.02.2024 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 15.03.2024 18:00
Details
max. 12 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
First meeting: Thursday 07.03.2024 11:00 - 12:00, Übungsraum 2 (Department für Botanik und Biodiversitätsforschung) Rennweg 1.OG
Maximum number of participants: 12
The course will be held in blocks; the exact schedule will be determined during the preliminary meeting.
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
Knowledge of phytochemical analytical methods and correct interpretation of data. Ability to apply these methods to other scientific questions.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Protocol: 80%, practical work 20%. Positive credit from 51% onwards.
Examination topics
Phytochemical methods of separation and detection; bioassays & functional aspects); interpretation of data in relation to aspects of chemodiversity (coevolution, systematics).
Reading list
see Moodle
Association in the course directory
MBO 5, MEC-9, MMB W-2
Last modified: We 31.07.2024 12:06