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551-1300-00L 6 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL

Cause and Consequences of Unstable Genomes

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Dr. Ruth Kroschewski, Prof. Dr. Madhav Jagannathan, Prof. Dr. Gabriel Neurohr, PD Dr. Andrea Pichler
Number of participants limited to 12. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:04

Abstract

The course will introduce students to key concepts and laboratory research within the broad field of "Genome stability".

Objective

Students will learn to design, apply and evaluate current research strategies in a wide range of modern research areas encompassing the broad field of "Genome stability".

Content

The course will consist of lectures, practical laboratory work in small groups, informal progress report sessions, and the presentation of laboratory work. Lectures will expose students to key concepts and techniques in the field. Students will team into small groups and work in one laboratory for the duration of the course. Students will meet regularly for informal "progress report" discussions of their projects. Student performance will be assessed based on the quality of their practical work, a written exam on frontal lecture material, and a presentation of their practical work.

Resources

Literature

Documentation and recommended literature in the form of review articles and selected primary literature will be provided during the course.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Cause and Consequences of Unstable Genomes
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 3rd quarter of the spring semester.
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
100 h semesterly

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