bio225 Basics in Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics (Complete module description)

bio225 Basics in Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics (Complete module description)

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Module title Basics in Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics
Module code bio225
Credit points 9.0 KP
Responsible institute Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Responsible persons
Module responsibility:
Michael Winklhofer, Maike Claußen
Authorised to examine:
Michael Winklhofer, Maike Claußen
Prerequisites

keine

Language of instruction German
Learning outcomes/competencies

++ 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 

Module contents

Overview of structure, function and biosynthesis of the major classes of substances and metabolic processes, structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids; biological membranes and transmembrane transport; cell structure, structure and function of organelles, protein synthesis and post-translational modification; intracellular transport processes, messenger substances and cellular communication, cell division and controlled cell death. Introduction in pathogens, cell biology of bacterial and viral infection, innate and aquired immune system.

  • Molecular basis of genetics
  • DNA replication
  • Cell division Mitosis and meiosis
  • Transcription
  • The genetic code
  • Translation
  • Regulation of gene expression
  • Mutation and DNA repair
  • Mendelian genetics and formal genetics
  • Analysis of pedigrees
  • Sex chromosome-linked inheritance
  • Genome organization
Recommended reading

Allgemeine Lehrbücher der Biochemie, z. B.: Biochemie, Müller-Esterl Biochemie, Lubert Stryer Lehninger Prinzipien der Biochemie, David L. Nelson und Michael M. Cox Principles of Bioche-mistry, Horton et al. Zellbiologie: Zellbiologie, Helmit Plattner und Joachim Hentschel Molekulare Zellbiologie, Gerald Karp Molekularbiologie der Zelle, Bruce Alberts

Purves Biologie, Springer Verlag, neueste Auflage; Campbell Biologie, Person Verlag neueste Auflage; Molekulare Genetik, Thieme Verlag, neueste Auflage

Molekularbiologie der Zelle, Wiley/VCH, neueste Auflage

Required assesment
Method of assesment

2 examinations:

1 written exam in biochemistry and cell biology (2/3*100%)

1 written exam on genetics (1/3*100%)

Further required assesment

In seminars, (field) exercises, practical courses, and excursions, active participation may be a prerequisite for earning course credits (see the examination regulations). The requirements for active participation will be announced in the respective courses.

Exam dates

end of summer semeste; follow-up exams at the beginning of the following semester.

Duration (semesters) 2 Semester
Module frequency WiSe und SoSe
Workload
Total workload Contact hours
270 h

84

Course type
Type SWS Module frequency Contact hours
Lecture 6 SoSe und WiSe 84 h
Exercises SoSe 0 h
Further information

Module Capacity:
unrestricted

Applicability of the module
  • Bachelor's Programme Biology > Basismodule
  • Bachelor's Programme Environmental Science > Wahlpflichtmodule
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology > Basismodule