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551-0408-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Plant Epigenetics

Lecturers: PD Dr. Lars Hennig, Dr. Claudia Köhler
Examiners: Dr. Claudia Köhler
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:57

Abstract

Epigenetics studies mitotic and/or meiotic heritable traits that cannot be attributed to changes of the DNA sequence. During the course epigenetic changes of plant development will be analyzed using molecular-genetic techniques.

Objective

The aim of the course is to gain an understanding of epigenetic mechanisms during plant development.

Content

-genetics and epigenetics of Arabidopsis thaliana -introduction into molecular techniques -work on a defined epigenetic question with molecular techniques -analysis of publications addressing epigenetic questions

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es wird nur die hauptverantwortliche Examinatorin aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Plant Epigenetics
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 3. Semesterviertel (beschränkt auf max. 4 Teilnehmende)
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (LFW D 11)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (LFW D 11)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (LFW D 11)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (LFW D 11)
100 h semesterly

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