bio295 - Genetics (Complete module description)
| Module label | Genetics |
| Module code | bio295 |
| Credit points | 9.0 KP |
| Workload | 270 h |
| Institute directory | Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences |
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| Skills to be acquired in this module | ++ biological knowledge ++ knowledge of biological working methods + biologically relevant knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics + abstract, logical, analytical thinking ++ deepened expertise in biological specialist field ++ independent learning and (research-based) working ++ data presentation and evidence-based discussion (written and spoken) + teamwork ++ (scientific) communication skills + project and time management + knowledge of safety and environmental issues Fundamentals of genetics, performing experiments, quantitative analyses. |
| Module contents | general and molecular genetics; mechanisms of mutation, recombination, DNA repair, regulation of transcription; quantitative experiments, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, human genome project, personalized medicine, genetic engineering, safety regulations, sterile working |
| Recommended reading | Campbell/Reece Biologie (latest edition, Pearson Verlag), Strachan & Read Molekulare Humangenetik (latest edition, Sprektrum Verlag); Purves Biologie (latest editdion, Spektrum Verlag). |
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| Language of instruction | German |
| Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
| Module frequency | jährlich |
| Module capacity | 72 |
| Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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| Lecture | 1.5 | WiSe | 21 | |
| Exercises | 3 | WiSe | 42 | |
| Seminar | 1.5 | WiSe | 21 | |
| Total module attendance time | 84 h | |||
| Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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| Final exam of module | Written examination (100%), ungraded presentation, protocol |
