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551-0342-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Metabolomics

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Uwe Sauer, Prof. Dr. Nicola Zamboni
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Nicola Zamboni
Number of participants limited to 15. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:05

Abstract

The course covers all basic aspects of metabolome measurements, from sample sampling to mass spectrometry and data analysis. Participants work in groups and independently perform and interpret metabolomic experiments.

Objective

Performing and reporting a metabolomic experiment, understanding pro and cons of mass spectrometry based metabolomics. Knowledge of workflows and tools to assist experiment interpretation, and metabolite identification.

Content

Basics of metabolomics: workflows, sample preparation, targeted and untargeted mass spectrometry, instrumentation, separation techniques (GC, LC, CE), metabolite identification, data interpretation and integration, normalization, QCs, maintenance. Soft skills to be trained: project planning, presentation, reporting, independent working style, team work.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es wird nur der hauptverantwortliche Examinator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.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 Metabolomics
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 1st quarter of the spring semester.
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HPM G 41)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPM G 41)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPM G 41)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPM G 41)
100 h semesterly

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