Theoretical background concerning structure and function of DNA, RNA and proteins, at textbook level, and familiarity with basics of laboratory manipulation are prerequisites for attending the course. In case of any doubts, please contact the course director prior to the course.
Prior to the course, participants will receive sets of questions to brush up basics of molecular biology. The course director will deal with applicants’ answers individually by e-mail.
A provisional time sheet of the course will be sent out by e-mail in due time. The final course book and accompanying material will be sent out one to two weeks before the start of the course by regular mail.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participants will receive a certificate.
The following topics will be dealt with experimentally: plasmid isolation and characterization, transfection, Western blotting, PCR applications and derivatives like Real Time PCR, primer design, RNA interference, immuno-detection, fluorescence: GFP, FACS.
Study load
4 ECTS credit points
Calendar
June 4 - 15, 2012 (fully booked)
November 19 - 30, 2012
Registration
Ms. M.H. (Maaike) Bansema (m.h.bansema@med.umcg.nl)
Phone: +31 50 363 8409
Coordinator
Ms. M.G.L. (Marja) Brinker, PhD
Additional information
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