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Lecturers
Principle Investigators of CEPLAS (Prof. Dr. Petra Bauer, Prof. Dr. Juliette de Meaux, Prof. Dr. Oliver Ebenhöh, Prof. Dr. Stanislav Kopriva, Prof. Dr. Markus Pauly, Prof. Dr. Andreas Weber, Prof. Dr. Alga Zuccaro, Prof. Dr. Matias Zurbriggen, others)
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Mandatory module
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Self-study
Course components
Practical course: 18 SWS Lectures/Seminar: 2 SWS
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Learning outcomes/skills
The students will understand advanced concepts in plant physiology, plant biochemistry and plant-microbe interactions using examples from CEPLAS research. They will learn fundamental concepts of population genetics, synthetic biology as well as of modelling of biological pathways. They will understand transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics and acquire skills in the hands-on analysis of RNAseq data sets. They will acquire advanced knowledge in the strengths and pitfalls of biological experiments which will prepare them for doctoral research. They will acquire skills in oral presentations during the seminar.
Forms of teaching
Lectures: They provide the theoretical basis on the topics described below. Excercises: They allow further deepening and application on the topics covered during the lectures. They include theoretical excercises in the interpretation of biological data, in the design of experiments and in data modelling. Students will acquire hands-on skills in the analysis of RNAseq data sets. Extensive wet lab experiments are not part of the course. Seminar: Students give an oral presentation during the seminar.
Content
Photosynthesis, plant metabolism, cell wall biology, mineral nutrition, enzyme and transport kinetics, symbiotic and pathogenic plant-microbe interactions, population genetics, synthetic biology (includes optogenetics, reporter systems, biological circuits), data modelling, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics. The module is mostly taught at the HHU, but includes also elements at the University of Cologne and the Max Planck Institute of Plant Breeding Research.
Eligibility
Formal: Admission to Master program Content-related: Students must have basic knowledge in plant science and genetics
Examination forms
Exam (70%), seminar presentation (30%). Learning portfolio consisting of: (1) skill area knowledge 70% of grade): written examination about the content of the lectures and the excercises; (2) skill area scientific presentation (30% of grade): preparation, presentation and discussion of a seminar presentation.
Requirements for the award of credit points for this course
(1) Regular attendance (lectures, excercises and seminar) (2) Pass examination in each skill area.
Relevant for following study programs/major
M.Sc. Biologie Major: (x) Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology ( ) Molecular Ecology and Evolution (x) Physiology and Development ( ) Structural Biology
Compatibility with other curricula
Significance of the mark for the overall grade
The mark given will contribute to the final grade in proper relation to its credits. M.Sc. Biologie 14/72 CP (2-years program)
Course language
( ) German (x) English ( ) German and English ( ) German, English on demand
Additional information
Enrolling into the module is granted by the central study office of the Department of Biology. http://www.biologie.hhu.de/en/studies-in-biology/students-info/central-allocation-of-modules.html
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