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27264 Experimental molecular biology and genetics
Danish title: Eksperimentel mikrobiologi 2
Language:  English    ECTS-creditpoints:  5   
Type:  , open university
Class schedule:   januar
Start 14.01.2002
For the last time January 2002
Exam schedule:   No exam
Scope and form:  Laboratory work
Evaluation:  Approval of coursework/reports
Examination:  Pass/fail
Previous course:  C2412,24212
Compulsory:  24102 / 24772
Prerequisites:  24101,24210
No credit points with:  C2412
Participant limitation:  Max. 20
Aim:  To give students a comprehensive knowledge to the experimental methods used in the modern molecular microbiology and physiology. There is a focus on questions relating to gene regulation and regulation of macromolecular synthesis.
Contents:  The course contains exercises in molecular microbiology and physiology. In the molecular part DNA is isolated from bacteria aiming at constructing gene libraries, cloning of genes in expression vectors, etc. The methods which are extensively used in modern molecular microbiological work are presented. Characterization of DNA using restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis, gene splicing, PCR techniques, DNA sequencing, expression of genes, etc. In the physiological part, experiments are performed, which demonstrate various aspects of gene regulation and regulation of macromolecular synthesis (chromosome replication, transcription, translation). The final part of the course consists of free exercises, where the students, based on the results obtained during the course, plan experiments to solve a small reseach topic using the techniques presented during the course. Molecular microbiological and physiological topics of the departmental research are presented in lectures.
Contact:  Flemming Gotfred Hansen, building 301, (+45) 4525 2505, flemming.g.hansen@biocentrum.dtu.dk
Department: 027 BioCentrum-DTU
Keywords:  Gene regulation, Bacterial physiology, Growth Control, Gene Technology
Updated:  12-06-2001