Key competence module: "Methods course: biochemistry and biophysics" (6 C, 10 WLH) [M.Bio.167]
Learning outcome, core skills: Molecular biochemistry and biophysics of different classes of biomolecules, modern biophysical methods for analysis of biomolecules
Handling of state of the art equipment, critical dealing with current biochemical topics, detailed analysis of experiments and their presentation
Examination requirements: knowledge of the biochemical and analytical methods from this course
Courses:
Methods course: "Structural Biochemistry" (10 WLH)
Content: Biochemical analysis of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids using photometric assays, electrophoresis, thin layer chromatography as well as fully automated analysis tools (HPLC/GC/GCMS). Spectroscopy of biomolecules (fluorescence, FT-IR, CD, UV/Vis), modern microscopy techniques (optical microscopy, scanning probe techniques), functional analysis of different membrane protein classes
Examination: protocol (max. 10 pages)
Prerequisite for examination: regular participation in methods course, submission of all protocols in time
Selection options
elective-compulsory
Admission requirements
M.Bio.106, M.Bio.108 or M.Bio.157;
can't be combined with M.Bio.107
Recommended previous knowledge
none
Number of repeat examinations permitted
twice
Module applicable in the following degree programmes
MSc Microbiology and Biochemistry
Course frequency
each summer semester
Duration
1 semester
Language
English
Maximum number of students
5
Workload
180 h (140/40 h, Attendance time/Self-study time)
Person responsible for module
Prof. Dr. Ivo Feußner