Techniken der Zellbiologie

What it is about

You will learn methodological approaches to elucidating cellular signal transduction and discuss their potential and limits using case studies. In addition, you will address central aspects of cell cultures and their influence on experimental results. In the end you will be able to select suitable experimental strategies and assess their impact on cellular signaling pathways.

What you will be able to do

• Select suitable methods for investigating cellular signal transduction
• Conceive experimental strategies for analyzing signaling pathways
• Assess how technical manipulations influence cellular responses
• Critically reflect on the potentials and limitations of cellular biology techniques
• Understand key aspects of cell cultures and their influence on results

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying methodological approaches, discussion of case studies and interactive exchange
• SeminarStudents present current, cell-biological experimental publications in small groups (3–4 people) and discuss them

Teaching method

• VorlesungIntroduction, repetition and interactive exchange for discussion of methods and case studies
• Seminar with group workEnables autonomous presentation and critical discussion of current publications
• Lehrmaterial (PowerPoint, Skript, Literatur)Supports self-study and consolidation of lecture content
• TafelarbeitSupplement to visualisation and discussion