mar570 - Profile Module Introduction to DNA-sequencing and sequence analysis (Complete module description)
| Module label | Profile Module Introduction to DNA-sequencing and sequence analysis |
| Module abbreviation | mar570 |
| Credit points | 6.0 KP |
| Workload | 180 h |
| Institute directory | Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment |
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| Prerequisites | Lecture during the course |
| Skills to be acquired in this module | The students know how to - sequence DNA by Sanger sequencing - assemble DNA sequences - use internet databases for sequence comparison - use the various facilities of the NCBI database - analyze bacterial genomes for presence of specific genes - use Genious for genome analysis - use ARB, databases and literature data to create - phylogenetic trees - design primers and probes - present and discuss scientific results - write a scientific protocol |
| Module contents | “Introduction into DNA-sequencing and sequence analysis”: The course starts with a lecture on the first two days. During the following days the participants will give seminar talks about different scientific studies for which DNA sequencing was highly relevant. DNA sequencing will be taught in the lab of the working group. Sequence analysis, introduction into the use of various internet databases, the sequence analysis program Genious and the phylogeny program ARB will be demonstrated by individual use of laptops of the institute. |
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| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
| Module frequency | annuale |
| Module capacity | 18 |
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| Type of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
| Teaching/Learning method | Seminar (1 SPPW); practical course (4 SPPW) |
| Previous knowledge | Lecture during the course |
| Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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| Seminar | 1 | 14 | ||
| Exercises | 4 | -- | 56 | |
| Total module attendance time | 70 h | |||
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| Final exam of module | Announced during the course. |
One assessment of examination: Portfolio (seminar presentation, written protocol) Protocol (75 %), seminar presentation (25 %). Active participation (active and documented participation in practical courses (labs, exercises, seminars, field trips) and courses. These include e.g. the delivery of exercises, writing a lab report or seminar presentations according to the advice of the course supervisor.) |
