neu190 - Biochemical concepts in signal transduction
Module label | Biochemical concepts in signal transduction |
Modulkürzel | neu190 |
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 Upon successful completion of this course, students
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Module contents | Lecture on the molecular fundamentals of cellular signal processes Lecture topics:
Signal transduction Students prepare presentations and discussions on current reviews written by leading experts in the fields; topics include: structural basis of G-protein coupled receptors, G proteins, adenylate cyclases, cyclic nucleotide research, calcium signaling, signal transduction in vision, ion channel function, nitric oxide syntase function. Exercises: Students perform experiments on cellular signal transduction and enzymology; they learn to express proteins in heterologous cell systems; they learn how to purify proteins and characterize them in subsequent assay systems. |
Literaturempfehlungen | Current reviews on topics of signal transduction as preparation for the presentation in the Seminar; list of reviews will be adjusted every year; Textbooks of cell biology and biochemistry. Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edition or later; Stryer, Biochemistry, 7th edition or later; these textbooks are updated almost every 3 or 4 years. Current literature on topics of signal transduction (as announced in the preparatory meeting). |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | jährlich |
Module capacity | unlimited |
Reference text | Course in the second half of the semester Regular active participation and seminar presentation(s) are required to pass the module. |
Lehrveranstaltungsform | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | 1 | WiSe | 14 | |
Exercises | 8 | WiSe | 112 | |
Seminar | 1 | WiSe | 14 | |
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 140 h |
Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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Final exam of module | within 2 months after the end of the course |
50% written exam of 90 min., 50% report(s) Paper(s) are to be read. Regular active participation is required for the module to be passed. |