751-6129-00L  Practical Course Epigenetics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
Lecturersnot available
Periodicityyearly recurring course
CourseDoes not take place this semester.
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
751-6129-00 PPractical Course Epigenetics
Does not take place this semester.
90s hrsnot available

Catalogue data

AbstractThe practical course will comprise of lecture elements introducing the topic of epigenetics and a large amount of practical work where you will be able to perform DNA methylation analyses on your own. In particular, we will focus on DNA extraction and the estimation of global and local DNA methylation.
ObjectiveThe competencies and aims for the course are:
Get first hands-on experience with the experimental techniques.
Answer a scientific question by conducting experiments.
Obtain results of an experiment and get insight into what affects technical variation and thus influences reproducibility.
Interpret results in an adequate manner to solve a scientific question.
Combine results to draw an adequate conclusion.
Present a research paper on epigenetics.
Lecture notesYou will receive in advance a selection of research papers, a document with the theoretical background of the techniques included in the course, the slides of the lessons in pdf and a detailed protocol of the work we will do.
Prerequisites / NoticeFor receiving a total of 3 Credit Points for this practical course we kindly ask you to actively take part in the practical performance. In addition, you will have to present an original research publication, address questions from your colleagues and actively participate in the discussion. The last day, you will need to pass a short written examination about the theoretical background of the techniques and results interpretation. Finally, after the course, you will have to write a lab report to be handed in at the beginning of the spring semester.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
Examiners
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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