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701-1425-01L 2 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS

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Genetic Diversity: Techniques

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Aria Maya Minder Pfyl

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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:00

Abstract

This course provides laboratory training for advanced students (master, doctoral or post-doctoral level). Various DNA/RNA extraction protocols, quality control measurements, SNP genotyping and gene expression techniques will be addressed. This is a course for practitioners.

Objective

1) Students are able to describe the principles, workflows, and applications of genetic data collection methods, including DNA/RNA extraction, quality control, SNP genotyping, and gene expression analysis. 2) Students are able to perform standard genetic data collection procedures in the laboratory, following established protocols and using appropriate instruments. 3) Students are able to compare and evaluate different genetic data collection methods in terms of reliability, efficiency, and suitability for specific research contexts.

Content

After an introduction (one afternoon), students have 3 weeks to work independently in groups of two on different protocols. At the end of this practical part, the whole class meets for another afternoon to present the techniques/results and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques. Techniques addressed are: RNA/DNA extractions and quality control, SNP genotyping and real-time qPCR.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Material will be handed out in the course.

Literature

Material will be handed out in the course.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Attendance and active participation in workshops.Final talk.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 8
Signup End: 27.10.2025

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Genetic Diversity: Techniques Language of the course: English Practical Start of the course: 5. November 2025, 13:15-17:00, end of the course: 26. November 2025, 13:15-17:00, individual work in between in groups of two (one whole day per week preferably Monday to Wednesday). Course room for the introduction and final discussion will be announced, lab work has to be done at the Genetic Diversity Center (GDC).	05.11 Date 13:15-16:00 (HG D 3.1) 26.11 Date 13:15-17:00 (ML H 43)	60 h semesterly