This lecture deals with specific aspects of the latest mycologicl research. Molecular mechnasims of mating type definition in oomycetes, zygomycestes, ascomycetes and basidiomycetes are discussed. Mutualistic and antagonsitic symbiosis of fungi with insects and plants as well lichen symbiosis are presented.

Organismic biology to teach the basic principles of classical and molecular genetics, evolutionary biology and phylogeny.First in a series of two lectures given over two semesters for students of agricultural and food sciences, as well as of environmental sciences.

Basics of biochemistry (macromolecules, membranes, cellular structures, metabolism), molecular genetics (gene expression and its regulation; from gene to protein), and physiology of higher plants (structure, growth, development, nutrition, transport, reproduction)

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This 1st year Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. During this course (Praktikum GL BioI) the students will do three praktikum days in:- Biochemistry- Cell Biology I- Microbiology- Plant Anantomy & Ecology(total of 12 experiments)Each experiment takes one full day.

The course provides an introduction to the basics of cell biology and genetics, the mechanisms of evolution, the evolutionary history of biological diversity, principal plant and animal form and function, and ecology.

Plant Biology: Water balance, assimilation and transport in plants; developmental biology and stress physiology.Neurobiology: Development and function of the nervous system, visual processing, human amnesia, theories of human and animal memory.Immunology: Introduction into the fundamental mechanisms of our immunological defence system.

Structural principles, nomenclature and different classes of glycosylation. The different pathways of N- and O-linked protein glycosylation and glycolipid biosynthesis in prokaryotes and eukaryotes are discussed. Specific glycan binding proteins and their role in deciphering the glycan code are presented. The role of glycans in infectious diseases, antigen mimicry and autoimmunity are discussed.

Advanced lecture class providing a broad overview on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.

Advanced lecture class providing a broad overview on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.

Seminars by invited speakers covering selected topics in microbiology.Students enrolled in this seminar series for course credit will take in-person quizzes immediately after each seminar, and submit summary essays every three weeks.

The course offers an introduction into the molecular biology of fungi by participation in a current research project on Molecular Defense Mechanisms of Fungi. The performed experiments, in conjunction with accompanying seminars enables the students to answer questions regarding central aspects of innate defense mechanisms and the life style of multicellular fungi.

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