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Module: Molecular Plant Genetics (3503-480)

Note: Last updated September 2019. Current module catalog in HohCampus.

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:
Degree Program:
Relation to other Modules:
Content, which was theoretically taught and in silico trained in Module 3503-470 Basics of Bioinformatics will be performed practically.
Prerequisites for Attendance:

Attendance of Module 3503-470 Basics of Bioinformatics is advantageous, but not necessarily required. Basic knowledge of molecular biology is mandatory.

Sprache:
German/English
ECTS:
7,5 credits
Frequency:
every winter semester
Length of the Module:
blocked (by arrangement)
Module examination:
written (journal)
Workload:

70 h presence + 130 h preparation at home + exam = 200 h workload

Professional competences:

As a basis for gene functional analyses the theoretical and practical knowledge on cloning and heterologous expression of protein coding genes will be provided.

This includes knowledge on
- Design and optimization of PCR for the isolation of target genes
- Construction of expression vectors
- Purification and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids
- Application of bacterial and plant cell culture systems
- Test systems for sequence-specific nucleases (TALEN)

Key competences:

Independent lab work and documentation. Critical assessment of results. Team work.

Comments:

Only 6 students may attend

Courses

Code Title Type Bindingness Course catalogue
3503-481 Molecular Plant Genetics lecture with exercise compulsory