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300122 VO Biology and Evolution of Archaea (2021W)

Archaea evolution, genetics, cell biology, ecology and biotechnology

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
ON-SITE
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

*** UPDATE 6 Oct 2021 ***
On 8 October 2021 there will be no lecture. We start on 15 October 2021.
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Schedule:
2021/10/15 SCHLEPER intro
2021/10/22 KEROU thaumarchaea
2021/10/29 SOUSA sulfur metabolism and sulfur-dependent organisms
2021/11/05 SOUSA evolution
2021/11/12 SCHLEPER adaptations of extremophilic archaea
2021/11/19 SCHLEPER metagenomics and novel archaeal lineages
2021/11/26 BULGHERESI archaeal cell division
2021/12/03 BULGHERESI archaeal chromatin
2021/12/10 KEROU viruses and anti viral defense systems
2021/12/17 RITTMANN methanogens
2022/01/07 NO LECTURE
2022/01/14 RITTMANN archaea biotech 1
2022/01/21 RITTMANN archaea biotech 2

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Please be aware that all lectures and exams may take place virtually, depending on the COVID-19 development. Information will be sent timely.
All lectures and exams may require proof of COVID-19 testing or vaccination.
Lecture format may change according to the COVID-19 rules set by the University of Vienna. Our intention is to offer as many live lectures as possible, as well as recording them for those who cannot attend in person.
For further information please see https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/studying-exams/studying-on-site/

  • Friday 08.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Friday 15.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Friday 22.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Friday 29.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Friday 05.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 12.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 3.124, Ebene 3
  • Friday 19.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 26.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 03.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 10.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 17.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 14.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Friday 21.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The Archaea are a group of organisms clearly distinguishable from the domains of the Bacteria and the Eukarya. Since their recognition as a separate domain of life, the Archaea have played a crucial part in models of the early evolution of cellular life forms, prompting vigorous debate about the course of evolution on Earth. In particular, their information processing systems (transcription, replication, etc) exhibit striking similarity to that of Eukaryotes. Further, many archaeal species are prevalent in extreme environments and they hold a number of the records for growth and survival under many ecological extremes. In addition, at least two lineages of Archaea are widely distributed in moderate environments and play crucial roles in global biogeochemical cycles.
This lecture series deals with the evolution, genetics, cell biology, and ecology of the fascinating group of archaea and it also presents how they can be exploited biotechnologically.
The lecture will be given in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

Digital written exam in English.
Open-book (all resource materials are allowed, rules of good scientific practice apply)

The exam consists of one open question that needs to be answered in detail. There maximum number of points that can be achieved is 20. The exam ist passed from 10 points.
Duration of exam is 90 minutes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic knowledge in microbiology, physiology and genetics is needed.

There maximum number of points that can be achieved is 20. The exam ist passed from 10 points.

Grading scale (passing grades):
19-20 points: very good
16-18 points: good
13-15 points: satisfactory
10-12 points: sufficient

Please be aware that all exams may be subject to plagiarism check

Examination topics

Content of lectures.

Reading list

On Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

MGE III-2, MMB W-2, MMEI II-2.2, MEC-9, M-WZB

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23