551-0371-00L  Growth Control: Insights from Yeast and Flies

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersH. Stocker, R. C. Dechant, E. Hafen, M. Peter
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 8.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-0371-00 GGrowth Control: Insights from Yeast and Flies
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Block course in the 4th quarter of the autumn semester
100s hrs
Tue13:00-17:00HPI G 33 »
Wed08:00-17:00HPI G 33 »
Thu08:00-17:00HPI G 33 »
Fri08:00-17:00HPI G 33 »
H. Stocker, R. C. Dechant, E. Hafen, M. Peter

Catalogue data

AbstractAll organisms have to control their growth in accordance with environmental conditions. This course focuses on the analysis of growth regulation in the model organisms yeast and Drosophila. The participants will perform experiments in small teams to study insulin/TOR signaling as a key regulator of cellular growth. A particular focus will be the discussion of current research.
ObjectiveThe aims of the block course are that participants

(I) understand the function and evolution of insulin/TOR signaling

(II) learn how genetic approaches in different organisms contribute to the understanding of human diseases such as cancer

(III) will get familiarized with reading and discussing research articles

(IV) get a first exposure to current research.
ContentThe block course consists of

(I) experiments:

Teams of two students each will join research labs to work on current projects focusing on growth regulation in both single-cell eukaryotes (yeast) and multicellular animals (Drosophila). The students will present their projects and results to their colleagues.

(II) lectures on growth regulation in yeast and Drosophila.

(III) journal clubs to discuss recent literature.
Lecture notesLecture handouts
LiteratureOriginal research articles will be discussed during the course.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersE. Hafen, R. C. Dechant, M. Peter, H. Stocker
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationSchriftliche Prüfung (60 Minuten)

Learning materials

 
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Groups

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Restrictions

GeneralPermission from lecturers required for all students
Beginning of registration periodRegistration possible from 05.09.2016

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Biology BachelorBlock Courses in 4th Quarter of the SemesterWInformation