Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have fundamental knowledge and skills in molecular biological methods and electrophoresis
- are able to carry out molecular biological laborations according to method descriptions
- are able to carry out agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis based on method descriptions
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications with regard to electrophoretic methods
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part of the field
- have fundamental insights in the adherent quality assurance and quality improvement
- consider occupational safety, as well as sustainable development in the work

Content

Molecular biological methods
Agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis

Location and time

Laboratory work in electrophoresis Spring 2024, according to schedule
Laboratory work in molecular biology Spring 2025, according to schedule

Materials

Laboratory instructions and accompanying theoretical material

Teaching methods

Laboratory work with documentation, and accompanying theory

Exam schedules

Mandatory presence at laboratory work
Mandatory documentation of laboratory work

Student workload

Laboratory work in electrophoresis and documentation (54 h)
Laboratory work in molecular biology and documentation (54 h)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The grade passed require presence during all laboratory work and documentation of the lab work

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Assessment methods and criteria

Mandatory presence and documentation of the lab work

Qualifications

None