Universität Wien

301557 PP Advanced course in molecular biology and microbiology and genetics (2026S)

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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).

Details

max. 5 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes

Students should contact listed supervisors for the exact timing, as this depends which others students are currently present in the labs.
Topics and methods:
Ulrich Technau: 2 student positions: Study of gene expression on the tissue and cell type level, based on single cell transcriptome dataset from various cnidarian model organisms; generation of transgenic lines, with an emphasis on muscle and neuronal cell populations; knockdown of crucial cell type specific genes; antibody staining to localize specific neuropeptides.
Petra Pjevac: 2 student positions. Various microbial ecology project options, focus yopic can be selected by students, methods will include DNA and RNA based characterization and quantifications of microorganisms or functional microbial groups of interest in samples collected from environmental, engineered or host-associated habitats
Mark Anthony: 1 student position. Endophytic fungal trait trade-offs (e.g., growth rate, plant growth promotion, enzymes)

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 and Developmental biology. 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, gene expression, protein localization on a tissue and cell level.

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 by the PIs after allocation to the individual PIs.

Association in the course directory

BMB 11, BMG 11

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