MBC.A11
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Module description |
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Module coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Berit Jungnickel |
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Requirements for module admission |
Enrolment in one basic module |
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Module is required for |
Specialization module |
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Type of module |
Required elective module, advanced module |
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Frequency of offer (module cycle) |
Yearly |
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Duration of module |
1 Semester (SS) |
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Composition of module / types of components (lecture, exercise, seminar, practical training, excursion) |
Seminar: 2 hours per week per semester (SS) Practical training: 5 hours per week per semester |
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Credit points (ECTS credits) |
10 cp |
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Work load in hours:
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105 h 195 h |
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Contents |
The module comprises the following topics: molecular and cellular basics of stem cell biology and aging of cells and organs, as well as genetic and eigenetic basics of cellular plasticity in the immune and nervous system. On the basis of selected literature, normal and pathological mechanisms are discussed and a scientific topic is investigated independently under supervision. Each student participates in two seminars of choice from the areas of stem cell biology, aging, plasticity in the nervous or immune system; actively participating with a talk and discussion. A practical course in a contributing lab completes the module. |
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Learning and qualification objectives |
The aim of the module is to obtain an overview of specific cellular mechanisms enabling the plasticity, degeneration and regeneration of cells and organs, as well as an understanding of pathways of deregulation and their effects on the whole organism. We aim at acquisition of validated, reliable results and placement into a general scientific content. For these goals, regular participation in seminar and practical course is required. |
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Requirements for admission to module exam |
None |
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Requirements for the award of credit points; exams (weighting of grades in %) |
Two seminar contributions (each 50%) Proof of successful participation in the practical course |