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270206 VO+SE Nucleic Acid Biotechnology (2024S)
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).
- Registration is open from Sa 03.02.2024 08:00 to Su 17.03.2024 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 17.03.2024 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
9-10 lectures total, taking place every Friday 09:30 - 11:30 (or Thursdays, see below). Oral presentations will take place sometime in June, suitable timetable for everyone will be discussed in May. Final exam to take place mid to end-June.
Lectures will take place online and live, on BigBlueButton, with live recordings available to everyone throughout the semester.The BBB link: https://moodle.univie.ac.at/mod/bigbluebuttonbn/guest.php?uid=0c33c39e2255b9c0d1cfafc7ebec29e540647d86Password: Pqli6z5UTentative schedule:
Fr. 01.03
Fr. 08.03
Th 14.03
Fr 12.04
Th 18.04
Fr 03.05
Fr 10.05
Fr 17.05
Fr 24.05
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Introduction to nucleic acid biotechnology with an emphasis on understanding the scientific foundations of the technology. Topics include: Chemical synthesis of oligonucleotides, gene synthesis, backbone and base modifications, microarrays and sequencing, DNA-based data storage, extension of the genetic alphabet, DNA and RNA therapeutics. We will also study in detail the structure and function of DNA and RNA, as well as current and modern analytical methods in the field of nucleic acids.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written and oral reports and participation in discussions.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Understanding the synthesis and properties of natural and modified nucleic acids and their roles in biotechnology.
Examination topics
Mix of interactive lecture and reading and discussion of relevant articles and reviews.
Reading list
Nucleic Acids in Chemistry and Biology, Michael Gait, RSC Publishing
Association in the course directory
CH-CBS-07, BC-CHE II-3, CH FE, BC-Wahl, Freie Wahlfächer und Transferable Skills
Last modified: We 26.06.2024 15:06