Grundlagen der molekularen Biologie für Physiker

What it is about

You learn the fundamentals of molecular biology with a practical focus: from computational principles to the use of biological materials. By the end you can understand and apply elementary molecular biological techniques, e.g., DNA replication, cloning, protein expression, and handling cells for protein production.

What you will be able to do

• Handling elementary materials of molecular biology
• Foundations of molecular-biological work with DNA
• DNA replication (basics)
• Cutting, ligating, transforming DNA
• Gradual introduction to cloning a gene
• Design of protein constructs for molecular-biological work
• Protein expression and purification
• Foundations in handling living cells and relevant cell types

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the theoretical foundations alongside practical exercises
• Problem sheets / exercisesApplication and practice of the fundamental calculations of molecular biology

Teaching method

• Learning by doingGradual introduction of students to independent work
• Case studies and practicePractice of special manual skills essential for molecular-biological work
• Lecture / projector / chalkboardConveyance and discussion of the theoretical foundations