Grundlagen und Methoden der Biochemie und Molekularbiologie

What it is about

You will learn the fundamentals and methods of molecular genetics, biochemistry and molecular cell biology. By the end you will be able to understand the chemical basis of DNA/RNA, principles of recombinant DNA techniques, cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification methods, as well as basics of microbial manipulations and molecular evolution, and follow the functioning of relevant analysis software.

What you will be able to do

• Understand theoretical foundations for laboratory work (e.g., cloning, recombinant expression, protein purification)
• Explain the functioning of molecular biological and biochemical methods
• Comprehend advanced topics from biophysics and molecular biophysics

What the module consists of

• LectureElaboration of the chemical foundations of DNA/RNA, bacterial genetics, gene expression and regulation as well as Besonderheiten eukaryotic genetics
• ExercisePractice and deepening based on quantitative problems; possibly reference to primary literature
• ExcursionHalf-day visit to a biotechnology company

Teaching method

• Lecture with script and blackboard workConveying the subject fundamentals
• Exercise sheets via MoodleApplication and deepening through practice problems
• ExcursionPractical relevance through insight into industrial applications