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551-1147-00L 6 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Bioactive Natural Products from Bacteria

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jörn Piel
Number of participants limited to 7. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:00

Abstract

Lab course. In small groups projects of relevance to current research questions in the field of bacterial natural product biosynthesis are addressed.

Objective

Introduction to relevant subjects of the secondary metabolism of bacteria. Training in practical work in a research laboratory. Scientific writing in form of a research report.

Content

Research project on bacteria that produce bioactive natural products (e.g., Streptomycetes, Cyanobacteria, uncultivated bacteria). The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, natural product analysis, precursor feeding studies, enzyme expression and analysis.

Resources

Lecture Notes

none.

Literature

Will be provided for each of the projects at the beginning of the course.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly 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 Bioactive Natural Products from Bacteria
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 2nd quarter of the spring semester
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HCI F 443.1)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 443.1)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 443.1)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 443.1)
100 h semesterly

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