746909 Research Training Seminar: Molecular Biology of Aging

winter semester 2013/2014 | Last update: 13.09.2013 | Place course on memo list

Department:

Research Institute for Biomedical Aging Research

Instructor:

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Werner Zwerschke, +43 512 507 50832

Course number:

746909

Title:

Research Training Seminar: Molecular Biology of Aging

Type/hours:

SE 1

ECTS credits:

1,5

Period:

weekly

Mode of repetition:

each semester

Language of instruction:

English

Learning Outcome:

Overview of current research on the biology of aging and caloric restriction. News in adipose tissue biology. Professional qualification in methods of molecular and cell biology.

Contents:

Presentation and discussion of current results in aging and caloric restriction research.

Presentation and discussion of news in adipose tissue biology.

Presentation and discussion of new techniques in molecular and cell biology.

Methods:

Oral presentations given by students and the seminar facilitator.

Discussion forum.

Assessment:

Course examination according to § 7, statute section on "study-law regulations"

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