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322065 VO Applied Bacterial Genetics - M14 (2024S)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 32 - Pharmazie
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

In summer semester 2024 this course will run from, and including, April 15-April 19.

Time: 11:00-12:30

Room: 2F 161.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is given in English. Following topics will be highlighted during the course:
- Bacterial cells and chromosomes
- DNA -> RNA -> protein: the basics
- Bacterial genes and mutations
- Bacterial transposons
- Exchange of genetic information in bacteria
- Bacterial gene cloning vectors
- New methods for recombinant DNA assembly and genome engineering
- Molecular analysis of genes and genomes by Next Generation Sequencing
- Bioinformatics: basic tools
- Metabolic engineering principles
- Synthetic Biology principles
- Synthetic regulatory circuits in bacteria and their applications

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral or written exam (English), depending on the number of participants

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements: Biochemistry and Microbiology basic courses

Examination topics

Reading list

- Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 15th edition. Michael T. Madigan et al. Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780134261928.
- Genetics. D.P. Snustad, M.J. Simmons, 6th Edition, 2011, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: ISBN 978-1-118-09242-2.

Lectures will include material not covered by the suggested textbook. Handouts will be made available via Moodle website.

Association in the course directory

MA23

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