Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

• cultivation of Microorganisms under suitable conditions • isolation and modification of DNA • constructing genetic tools or overexpression vectors • create relevant synthetic microorganisms such as genetically modified strains for biotechnological purposes or further investigations

Learning outcomes

After completing the module, the students will be able to present the current literature on a research area in a summarized form. By presenting and discussing their results from the laboratory course they are able to critically question research results. In the practical course, students have to work on sophisticated projects which need competences such as teamwork, organized project planning (project management) and analytical abilities. This course aims to teach diverse techniques and methods used for genetic engineering, molecular cloning, expression in procaryotic or eucaryotic systems, conceptional thinking, independent preparation, execution, evaluation of experiments, and adequate documentation.

Assessment

After completing the experiments, each student submits a manuscript about the experimental results and give an oral presentation and discussion. • lab performance: 20% • manuscript (max. 10 pages): 40 % • oral presentation and discussion (15 min): 40 %

Remarks

The lab performance (theoretical preparation, organization and execution in the lab, time management) of each student will be observed. For safety reasons we will evaluate the theoretical preparation of each student occasionally. We therefore reserve the right to interrupt laboratory work and experiments can be continued when successful background knowledge is confirmed.