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300347 SE Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution (2022S)
Advanced Techniques in Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Immunology
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 Th 10.02.2022 08:00 to Th 24.02.2022 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2022 18:00
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
Blocked course: 19. - 23.9. & 26.9.; 9-17h
UBB, Djerassiplatz 1, 2nd Level , Seminarraum 2.1
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This course provides an overview introduces basic concepts of molecular evolution, phylogenetic sequence analysis, and phylogenetic treeing methods. This knowledge is applied in practical exercises with online databases, web-based tools for sequence analysis, and software for phylogenetic sequence analyses. The course focuses on ribosomal RNA (rRNA) as molecular marker, but the general principles apply to any molecular marker gene. Participants are also introduced into the taxonomy and diversity of bacteria and archaea.
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation in the course exercises, submitted written protocol, and answered oral assessment questions.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Continuous assessment of course work. Participation and results achieved during the course including a written protocol (70%), and oral assessment of theoretical course content (30%)
Examination topics
Content of course lectures and course exercises.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
MMEI I, MES5
Last modified: Tu 06.09.2022 16:28