551-1309-00L  RNA-Biology

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersC. Beyer, F. Allain, J. Hall, H. L. Lightfoot, B. Mateescu, O. Voinnet, K. Weis, A. Wutz
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 20.


AbstractIntroduction to the diversity of current RNA-research at all levels from structural biology to systems biology using mainly model systems like S. cerevisiae (yeast), mammalian cells.
ObjectiveThe students will obtain an overview about the diversity of current RNA-research. They will learn to design experiments and use techniques necessary to analyze different aspects of RNA biology. Through lectures and literature seminars, they will learn about the burning questions of RNA research and discuss approaches to address these questions experimentally. In practical lab projects the students will work in one of the participating laboratories. Finally, they will learn how to present and discuss their data in an appropriate manner. Student assessment is a graded semester performance based on individual performance in the laboratory, the written exam and the poster presentation.
LiteratureDocumentation and recommended literature will be provided at the beginning and during the course.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course will be taught in English.