Universität Wien

322065 VO Applied Bacterial Genetics - M14 (2023W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 32 - Pharmazie

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

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Classes
The course is going to be a block of 5 sessions (90 minutes each) from 09:00 am to 10:30 am in a row (1 week) in the following dates:
- Mon 16.10.2023
- Tue 17.10.2023
- Wed 18.10.2023
- Thu 19.10.2023
- Fri 20.10.2023
Place: Seminar room 2F161 (1st floor)
Department für Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2 (UZA II), 1090 Wien.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is given in English. Following topics will be highlighted during the course:
- Bacterial cells and chromosomes
- DNA -> RNA -> protein: the basics
- Bacterial genes and mutations
- Bacterial transposons
- Exchange of genetic information in bacteria
- Bacterial gene cloning vectors
- New methods for recombinant DNA assembly and genome engineering
- Molecular analysis of genes and genomes by Next Generation Sequencing
- Bioinformatics: basic tools
- Metabolic engineering principles
- Synthetic biology principles
- Synthetic regulatory circuits in bacteria and their applications

Assessment and permitted materials

Exam (multiple choice) online (Moodle). The students can select one of the two dates offered.
-Date 1: Friday 27.10.2023 (9:00 h)
-Date 2: Friday 01.12.2023 (9:00 h)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements: Knowledge of Biochemistry and Microbiology basic courses.
The minimum requirements to pass the course is getting 60% of the points in the exam.

Examination topics

Reading list

- Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 15th edition. Michael T. Madigan et al. Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780134261928.
- Genetics. D.P. Snustad, M.J. Simmons, 6th Edition, 2011, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: ISBN 978-1-118-09242-2.
- https://innovativegenomics.org/crisprpedia/

Lectures will include some material not covered by the suggested textbook. Handouts will be made available via Moodle website.

Association in the course directory

MA23

Last modified: Fr 06.10.2023 09:48