Universität Wien

301846 UE Practical Course in Molecular Microbiology (2024S)

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. 16 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Date: 8-26-24 - 9-13-24.
First meeting: August 26.
Location will be announced in due time.

Curricular requirements for enrollment to the course for all
participants: Completion of Lecture 301364 (Research topics in
Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Immunobiology).;
Course requirements and admission criteria:
1. Attendance at the first meeting ('Vorbesprechung');
2. Master's students in A 066 830 'Molecular Microbiology, Microbial
Ecology and Immunobiology' will have preferential access;
3. Additional requirements for students who have not completed their
bachelor's degree in the bachelor's program Biologie at the University
of Vienna in the areas of BMG or BMB: External students who got
practical courses (UE) as requirement by the admission to the
Master´s program must complete them in advance (bring a copy of your
admission letter and a current transcript to the preliminary meeting).

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Different methods used to study gene expression and protein-protein interactions in bacteria will be presented. The participants will be intoduced to a selection of these techniques by studying current research topics of the group. Methods to address the following questions will be applied:
- Strength of translational initiation signals
- Regulation of translation by non-coding RNAs and proteins
- Techniques for the analysis of protein-RNA interactions
- Techniques for the analysis of protein-protein interactions
- Purification of recombinant proteins to homogeneity

Assessment and permitted materials


The evaluation consists of different parts: active participation and results obtained; written report; theoretical knowledge;

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Compulsory attendance

Active participation and results obtained (50%),
Written report (30%),
Theoretical knowledge (20%);
Each of the subgrades must have a positive evaluation.

Examination topics

Contents and theoretical background of the course units.

Reading list

Script of the course.

Association in the course directory

MMEI I, MGE III-2, BIO II-1

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