Module: Molecular Plant Genetics (3503-480)

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:

• PD Dr. rer. nat. Stefan Scholten (verantwortlich)
• Dr. rer. nat. Anan Kadri (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Crop Sciences - Plant Breeding and Seed Science (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective

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

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