Modul LS1500-KP06, LS1500

Biology 2 (Bio2)

Duration:

1 Semester

Turnus of offer:

each summer semester

Credit points:

Course of studies, specific field and terms:

Bachelor Molecular Life Science 2024 (compulsory), life sciences, 2nd semester
Bachelor MLS 2018 (compulsory), life sciences, 2nd semester
Bachelor MLS 2016 (compulsory), life sciences, 2nd semester
Bachelor MLS 2009 (compulsory), life sciences, 2nd semester

Classes and lectures:

Histology (practical course, 2 SWS)
Histology (lecture, 1 SWS)
Genetics (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

75 Hours in-classroom work
105 Hours private studies

Contents of teaching:

Part A Gnetics: a) Bacterial Genetics The bacterial cell
Cell division and replication of the bacterial chromosome
Gene organization and gene expression
Bacterial pathogenicity factors
Mutations in bacteria
Accessory genetic elements and gene transfer mechanisms
b) Human Genetics
Cytogenetics
Inheritances and definitions
Mutations
Trinucleotide repeat expansions (TRE)
Epigenetics
Molecular pathology
Part B Histology: Lecture: Preparation of tissue specimen
General microscopy
Epithelium, glands
Connective tissues
Cartilage and bone
Muscle
Neural tissue
Skin
Blood, vascular system and bone marrow
Lymphatic organs
Introduction in immunology
Practical course Microscopy, Histology: Microscopy of cell structure and cell size as taught in the histology lectures. Critical investigation under the microscope. Drawing of the corresponded tissues (from the histology lectures)

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

Part A Genetics: Understanding of the heredity
Mutations and verific
Bacterial genetics
Part B Histology section:
They can identify different histological stainings
They can explain the structure of tissues containing site-specific cells and extracellular matrix molecules
They can determine the 4 basic tissues and explain their functions
They can explain the process of bone formation and remodeling
They can identify unmature and mature blood cells
They can describe the structure of lymphatic organs

Grading through:

written exam

Responsible for this module:

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Kathrin Kalies

Teachers:

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Kathrin Kalies
Prof. Dr. med. Malte Spielmann
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Martin Kircher
Priv.-Doz. Dr. rer. nat. Sven Müller-Loennies

Literature:

Lüllmann-Rauch: Histologie - Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart
Jeremy W. Dale, Simon F. Park: Molecular Genetics of Bacteria - Wiley Blackwell
Larry Snyder, Joseph E. Peters, Tina M. Henkin, Wendy Champness: Molecular Genetics of Bacteria - ASM Books

Language:

offered only in German

Notes:

Prerequisites for attending the module:
- None

Prerequisites for the exam:
- Regular and successful participation in the internship, at least 80%

Modul exam:
- LS1500-L1: Biology 2, written exam, 90 min, 100 % module grade (arithmetic mean of the part Genetics and Histology)

Letzte Änderung:

3.4.2023