Foundations and Methods of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Module PH2139
Module version of SS 2012
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
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| SS 2022 | SS 2021 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 | SS 2012 |
Basic Information
PH2139 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 83 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2139 in the version of SS 2012 was Günther Woehlke.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology Fundamentals and Methods (DNA, RNA, recombinant DNA, microbiological basis, "cloning" and other methods in molecular cell biology, computer approaches to molecular biology data management, molecular evolution)
Learning Outcome
Theoretical basis for laboratory work (cloning, recombinant expression of proteins, protein purification, etc.); understanding of working principles in molecular biology and biochemistry; selected in-depth subjects; deeper and wider knowledge of subjects introduced in module "biophysics" (0020);
Preconditions
recommended: biophysics (module 0020)
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Foundations and Methods of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Woehlke, G. |
Wed, 10:00–12:00, PH 3024 |
eLearning documents |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Foundations and Methods of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Responsible/Coordination: Woehlke, G. |
eLearning documents |
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| EX | 0.5 | Field Trip to Foundations and Methods of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Woehlke, G. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Listen, think, apply
Media
lecture, seminar
Literature
Phillips et al. "Physical Biology of the Cell"
Schartl et al. "Biochemie und Molekularbiologie des Menschen"
Pollard & Earnshaw "Cell Biology"
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.