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Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Function

University of Bonn
Empirical & clinical neuroscience
About this course

Topics covered include:

  • Cloning of relevant proteins into mammalian and bacterial expression vectors
  • Expression of relevant proteins in mammalian and bacterial cell culture systems (Transfection, viral transduction)
  • Protein extraction from mammalian and bacterial cells
  • Protein analysis - western immunoblotting, analysis of protein-protein interactions
  • Analysis with immunocytochemical techniques – microscopy
  • Live cell imaging
Learning outcomes

Students receive an introduction into current biochemical and cell biological methods in the investigation of synapse function.

Prerequisites for participation

45 ECTS

Necessary language skill
English
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Winter Semester
Course type
Practical + Seminar
Course level
Masters
Course start date
28 Oct 2024
Course end date
20 Dec 2024
Involvement period
8 weeks
Teaching mode
Local
Local attendance
Required
Workload in ECTS
15
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
Prof. Dr. Susanne Schoch McGovern
Local module ID
WPP 16