Module Number

BIOINF3340
Module Title

Protein Evolution and Engineering
Type of Module

Elective Compulsory
ECTS 3
Work load
- Contact time
- Self study
Workload:
90 h
Class time:
30 h / 2 SWS
Self study:
60 h
Duration 1 Semester
Frequency In the winter semester
Language of instruction German
Type of Exam

The final grade is determined by the presentation, elaboration and participation in the discussions.

Lecture type(s) Proseminar
Content

The proseminar covers basic as well as recent work on protein evolution and thus provides an overview of this current field of research. It deals with the origin of proteins, mechanisms of evolution, classification of protein folding and the influence of evolutionary concepts on the field of protein engineering.

Objectives

Overview of the field of protein evolution and understanding of the application of evolutionary concepts to protein engineering. Improved English language competence. Improved presentation and discussion skills. Practice in writing a scientific paper.

Allocation of credits / grading
Type of Class
Status
SWS
Credits
Type of Exam
Exam duration
Evaluation
Calculation
of Module (%)
Prerequisite for participation There are no specific prerequisites.
Lecturer / Other
Literature

Originalarbeiten und zusätzliche Materialien werden im Proseminar ausgegeben.

Last offered -
Planned for -
Assigned Study Areas BIOINFM1510