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551-1300-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Cause and Consequences of Unstable Genomes

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Dr. Ruth Kroschewski, Dr. Constance Beyer, Dr. Joao Fernandes de Matos, Prof. Dr. Kirsten Bomblies, Prof. Dr. Madhav Jagannathan
Number of participants limited to 12. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:03

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 preparation and presentation of a poster. Lectures will be presented mainly at the start of the course to expose students to key concepts and techniques in the field. Students will team into small groups and work in one laboratory for the rest 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 poster 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.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise 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 E 7)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPM E 7)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPM E 7)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPM E 7)
100 h semesterly

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