Universität Wien

301551 PP Advanced course in microbiology and genetics: molecular biology (2024W)

Molekulare Biologie

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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. 10 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes

Date: 16.9.- 4.10.2024
Place: ÜR/BZB, Dr.Bohrgasse 9,1030 Wien.

Students who have already completed the VO Gene expression (301 123) will be given priority in the allocation of places.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

During this practical course the participants will deal with selected examples of experiments related to the field of molecular microbiology. The methods used are mainly, but not exclusively those acquired during their studies. Design and execution of experiments, documentation and discussion of results have to be summarized in a protocol. Topic: Post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in bacteria, protein-protein-, RNA-protein-, RNA-RNA-interactions.

Assessment and permitted materials

Compulsory attendance; the evaluation consists of different performances: active participation and results obtained, written report, theoretical knowledge including final exam (the percentage of the subgrades will be announced by the course leader); each of the subgrades must have a positive evaluation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Compulsory attendance;
- active participation (discussion contributions, participation, ….): 20%
- results of the performed experiments: 10%
- theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of the methods used: 15%
- documentation and interpretation of the results: 15%
- written final report (bachelor thesis): 40%

Examination topics

Content and scientific background of the performed experiments.

Reading list

Topic-specific literature will be provided.

Association in the course directory

BMG 11

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