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151-0923-00L 4 Credits

Synthetic Biology

Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:00:03

Abstract

Theoretical and practical introduction into the design of dynamic biological desing at different levels of abstraction.

Objective

Students should be able to design genetic circuits

Content

The overall goal of the course is to enable students with either an engineering of a biological background to design genetic circuits along a formalized procedure starting with an abstract design procedure and developing this until the DNA-level. The course contains a crash course on molecular biology laboratory procedures and an introduction into biological and design fundamentals. The main part of the course requires the students to design their own genetic circuit.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts during classes

Literature

Mark Ptashne, A Genetic Switch

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Synthetic Biology
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed -

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