neu170 - Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology (Complete module description)
Module label | Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology |
Modulkürzel | neu170 |
Credit points | 15.0 KP |
Workload | 450 h |
Institute directory | Department of Neurosciences |
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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 |
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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 |
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Lecture | 2 | 28 | ||
Exercises | 6 | 84 | ||
Seminar | 2 | 28 | ||
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 140 h |
Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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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. |