neu170 - Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology (Complete module description)

neu170 - Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology (Complete module description)

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Module label Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology
Modulkürzel neu170
Credit points 15.0 KP
Workload 450 h
Institute directory Department of Neurosciences
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) >
Zuständige Personen
  • Neidhardt, John (module responsibility)
  • Koch, Karl-Wilhelm (Module counselling)
  • Thedieck, Kathrin (Module counselling)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
+ Neurosci. knowlg. + Expt. methods Independent research + Scient. literature + Social skills
++ Interdiscipl. knowlg. Maths/Stats/Progr. Data present./disc. + Scientific English Ethics
Addressing students putting emphasis on cell biology, molecular biology, and neurobiology
Theory: Improved knowledge in molecular cell biology
Practice: Examination of theoretical knowledge by experiments. Gaining methodological knowledge in molecular cell biology. Introduction to how to perform research projects.
Module contents
Subjects of the lecture and seminar: Basics in molecular genetics, Structure and function of proteins/membranes, signal transduction, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, programmed cell death, cells in the social structure, molecular basis of neurodegenerative diseases
Exercises: Learning current methods of cellular and molecular neurobiology; introduction to cell cultivation techniques.
Literaturempfehlungen
Textbooks of Cell Biology
Links
Language of instruction English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency jährlich
Module capacity unlimited
Reference text
Course in the first half of the semester
Form of instruction Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 2 28
Exercises 6 84
Seminar 2 28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 140 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
70% written exam, 30% presentation(s)
Presentation(s) within the frame of the seminar.
Regular active participation is required for the module to be passed.