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551-0309-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-INFK , D-BIOL , D-BSSE
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Concepts in Modern Genetics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Fritz Thoma, Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Dr. Daniel Bopp, Prof. Dr. Alex Hajnal
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:33

Abstract

Concepts of modern genetics and genomics, including principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference.

Objective

This course focuses on the concepts of classical and modern genetics and genomics.

Content

The topics include principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Scripts and additional material will be provided during the semester.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Prüfungsmodus: schriftliche Prüfung, Dauer 150 Minuten.Antworten in deutscher Sprache werden akzeptiert.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Concepts in Modern Genetics
Bitte beachten: Vorlesungsbeginn ist am Dienstag 07.45 Uhr
  • Mon 12:45-14:30 (HCI J 3)
  • Tue 08:00-09:45 (Y35 F 32)
4 h weekly

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