bio295 - Genetics (Complete module description)

bio295 - Genetics (Complete module description)

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Module label Genetics
Modulkürzel bio295
Credit points 9.0 KP
Workload 270 h
Institute directory Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) >
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) >
  • Master of Education Programme (Special Needs Education) Biology (Master of Education) >
Zuständige Personen
  • Claußen, Maike (module responsibility)
  • Hartmann, Anna-Maria (Module counselling)
  • Nothwang, Hans Gerd (Module counselling)
  • Ebbers, Lena (Module counselling)
  • Claußen, Maike (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Nothwang, Hans Gerd (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Hartmann, Anna-Maria (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Ebbers, Lena (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Schinzel, Friedrich (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
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
Literaturempfehlungen
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
Form of instruction Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 1.5 WiSe 21
Exercises 3 WiSe 42
Seminar 1.5 WiSe 21
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 84 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
Written examination (100%),
ungraded presentation, protocol