529-0731-00L  Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates

SemesterAutumn Semester 2022
LecturersK. Lang, P. A. Kast, S. J. Sturla, H. Wennemers
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNote for BSc Biology students: Only one of the two concept courses 529-0731-00 Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates (autumn semester) or 529-0732-00 Proteins and Lipids (spring semester) can be counted for the Bachelor's degree.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
529-0731-00 GNucleic Acids and Carbohydrates
Lecture 2 hours on Tue 9:45-11:30.
Exercises: 1 hour according to agreement, presumably Tue 7:45-8:30 or 8:45-9:30. Exercises will start in the second week of semester.
3 hrs
Tue07:45-08:30HCI D 2 »
08:45-09:30HCI D 2 »
09:45-11:30HCI J 3 »
K. Lang, P. A. Kast, S. J. Sturla, H. Wennemers

Catalogue data

AbstractStructure, function and chemistry of nucleic acids and carbohydrates. DNA/RNA structure and synthesis; recombinant DNA technology and PCR; DNA arrays and genomics; antisense approach and RNAi; polymerases and transcription factors; catalytic RNA; DNA damage and repair; carbohydrate structure and synthesis; carbohydrate arrays; cell surface engineering; carbohydrate vaccines
Learning objectiveStructure, function and chemistry of nucleic acids and carbohydrates. DNA/RNA structure and synthesis; recombinant DNA technology and PCR; DNA arrays and genomics; antisense approach and RNAi; polymerases and transcription factors; catalytic RNA; DNA damage and repair; carbohydrate structure and synthesis; carbohydrate arrays; cell surface engineering; carbohydrate vaccines
ContentStructure, function and chemistry of nucleic acids and carbohydrates. DNA/RNA structure and synthesis; recombinant DNA technology and PCR; DNA arrays and genomics; antisense approach and RNAi; polymerases and transcription factors; catalytic RNA; DNA damage and repair; carbohydrate structure and synthesis; carbohydrate arrays; cell surface engineering; carbohydrate vaccines
Lecture notesNo script; illustrations from the original literature relevant to the individual lectures will be provided weekly (typically as handouts downloadable from the Moodle server).
LiteratureMainly based on original literature, a detailed list will be distributed during the lecture
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Personal CompetenciesSelf-awareness and Self-reflection assessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block forBachelor's Degree Programme in Biochemistry - Chemical Biology 2020; Version 28.11.2022 (Examination Block II)
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersK. Lang, P. A. Kast, S. J. Sturla, H. Wennemers
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 100 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationExamination language can be German or English.

Lernelement: Students who prepare a scientifically accurate handout and give a clearly structured chalk talk at the blackboard on an assigned literature topic will receive a 0.25 bonus added to their final examination grade, up to a maximum of 6. The bonus is valid for up to two years.
Written aidskeine
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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