Pilzgenetische Übung

What it is about

You work in groups on theoretical and practical tasks related to the biology of filamentous fungi. In the end you master basic molecular biological, genetic, physiological and biochemical methods on fungal model organisms and can plan, carry out, evaluate and document experimental questions.

What you will be able to do

• Fundamentals of the biology of filamentous fungi
• Importance of fungi in basic and applied research
• Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments
• Documentation and critical interpretation of results
• Application of molecular biological and genetic methods to fungi
• Application of physiological and biochemical assays
• Sugar analysis using HPAEC-PAD

What the module consists of

• Theoretical exercise partConveying, explanation and discussion of the content in individual and group work
• Practical exercise partConducting molecular biological, genetic, physiological and biochemical experiments; analysis and assignment of mutants; sugar analysis

Teaching method

• Group work (theoretical and practical)Fosters discussion, problem solving and teamwork
• Practical laboratory exercises/experimentsAcquisition and practice of laboratory skills as well as application of experimental methods
• Discussion and critical reflectionImproves the interpretation and documentation of experimental results