bio395 - Plant Molecular Biology and Genetics I (Complete module description)

++ biological knowledge
++ knowledge of biological working methods
+ biologically relevant knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics
+ statistics & scientific programming
++ interdisciplinary knowledge & thinking
++ 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

The module serves the in-depth study of state-of-the-art techniques and problems in the field of molecular plant biology and plant genetics.
Specialist competencies: basic knowledge in plant genetics, plant developmental genetics, plant/environment interactions and molecular basis of gene regulation
General compentencies: Presentation of scientific papers, presentation techniques, teamwork, problem solving competencies

Part of this module is a lecture that adresses several topics of modern plant molecular biology. The main focus is on plant developmental genetics, plant/environment interactions and the underlying molecular mechanisms of gene regulation in plants. At the beginning of the module, the students will present diverse molecular biology techniques and the latest developments in the field in a "method and techniques" seminar. In a "literature" seminar, the students will present and discuss a recent publication on one of the above-mentioned topics.

Literature will be handed out at the beginning of the course.

This module is mandatory for "Plant molecular biology and genetics II"

Written examination (good seminar presentations impove the grade)