Module: Molecular Switches of Signaling Proteins (2303-430)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Armin Huber (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Food Biotechnology (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  2. Semester, elective
• Biology (Master, since 01.10.2010)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Food Biotechnology (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, elective

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 1)

Compulsory assignment:

Regular and active participation

Module examination:

Seminar and protocols

Final examination:

Protokoll, Referat/Vortrag

Workload:

75 h presence + 150 h personal contribution = 225 h workload

Professional competences:

Students
- get an overview of functional implications of posttranslational protein modifications in sensory systems.
- perform biochemical experiments to identify and characterize posttranslational protein modifications.


Methods:
- 2D gel electrophoresis and Western blot analysis of phosphorylated proteins
- Detection of protein phosphorylation using a phosphospecific antibody

Key competences:

Ziel des Moduls ist, dass die Studierenden nach dessen Abschluss in der Lage sind,
- wissenschaftliche Originalarbeiten zu lesen und in einem Vortrag zu präsentieren.
- wissenschaftliche Daten kritisch zu diskutieren
- anspruchsvolle wissenschaftliche Experimente durchzuführen.
- eigene Versuchsergebnisse präzise zu dokumentieren und zu präsentieren.

Comments:

Maximum number of participants: 12
Registration for participation via ILIAS/selection procedure

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