376-1346-00L  Study of Epigenetic Mechanisms in Mental Health

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersI. Mansuy
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 8

The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
376-1346-00 GStudy of Epigenetic Mechanisms in Mental Health Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers.
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Blockkurs im 2. Semesterviertel
100s hrs
Tue/113:00-17:00Y55 H 12 »
Wed/108:00-17:00Y55 H 12 »
Thu/108:00-17:00Y55 H 12 »
Fri08:00-17:00Y55 H 12 »
I. Mansuy

Catalogue data

AbstractThis block course is focused on the study of the epigenetic mechanisms that regulate complex brain functions and behavior. It provides an overview of molecular methods used in experimental mice or in human samples to investigate epigenetic processes that control genome activity and gene expression, and are associated with cognitive functions and behavioral responses.
ObjectiveThe purpose is to learn the principles of major methods in epigenetics that allow examine genome activity at the level of DNA, RNA or protein, in the context of complex brain functions.
Content4 independent projects for 3 students each covering various aspects of epigenetic mechanisms. It will focus on state-of-the-art techniques to measure or manipulate gene expression and gene activity in the adult brain or in cell culture, and analyse the effects in vitro or in vivo using omics analyses, molecular and biochemical tools and behavioral testing.
Lecture notesProvided at the beginning of the practical.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersI. Mansuy
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Restrictions

General : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers
Permission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Biology BachelorBlock Courses in 2nd Quarter of the SemesterWInformation