This course aims at the understanding of general cellular processes, ranging from molecular genetics to intercellular communication to the control of cellular metabolism in cells and animal models. Students will become familiar with state-of-the-art technologies in molecular and cellular biology. The practical work will be extended by presentation and discussion of relevant scientific literature.

This introductory Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. In the second year (Praktikum GL Bio II) the students will perform three praktikum days in:- Bioinformatics- Plant Physiology- Genetics and- Cell Biology II.(total of 12 experiments)Each experiment takes one full day.

Examination by electron microscopy and X-rays of molecular complexes, as well asstructure, assembly and function of protein-complexes of the contractile apparatus ofmuscle are presented