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Elective Module 1: Histology and Cytology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to employ histological and immunohistological methods in biological re- search and diagnostics. They also know about the theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy including fluorescence and contrast microscopy and are able to use them in practice.
Elective Module 2: Bioinformatics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the basics of computer-assisted data evaluation and database searches in Molecular Biology and can use these methods in practice.
Elective Module 3: Genomics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of Genomics.
Elective Module 4: RNomics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of RNomics.
Elective Module 5: Biochemistry of Cellular Macromolecules (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand the relationships of structure and function of cellular macromolecules. They know and can practically use the methods for analyzing them.
Elective Module 6: Fundamentals of Cell Culture (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the principles and standards of cell culture. They are able to independently plan and make cell culture experiments.
Elective Module 7: Live Cell Imaging (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: keine
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the principles of laser scanning microscopy and are able to independently choose the best settings for a specific experiment. Students know about cell culture, microfluidics, sensor proteins and different bleaching methods in live cells and are able to demonstrate their knowledge.
Elective Module 8: Cell Biology I: Proliferation and Programmed Cell Death (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students have an understanding of the molecular basics of cell proliferation and cell death and the relevance of cell proliferation and cell death for development and tissue homeostasis and are able to apply their knowledge practically.
Elective Module 9: Cell Biology II: Cell Homeostasis (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge on cellular homeostasis and on methods for getting evidence on cell response in experiments under modified conditions.
Elective Module 10: Cell Biology III: Signal Transduction (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know the principles of signal transduction and have a command of methods for getting evidence of the molecular cell response under modified conditions.
Elective Module 11: Cell Biology IV: Cell Regulation by Molecular Machines (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand how molecular machines regulate cell functions and are able to apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 12: Cell Biology V: Cellular Senescence (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know the theoretical basics of cellular senescence and are able to apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 13: Cell Biology VI: Cell Differentiation (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a command of the theoretical basics of the molecular biology of cell differentiation as well as tissue homeostasis and are able to apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 14: Stem Cell Biology I: Fundamentals (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand the principles of winning, the properties and the detection of stem cells and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 15: Stem Cell Biology II: Stem Cell Biology II: Cell Reprogramming (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand the theoretical fundamentals of reprogramming somatic cells in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS-cells) and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 16: Model Organisms I: Platyhelminthes (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a theoretical knowledge of the developmental biology of
Platyhelminthes and can apply it in practice.
Elective Module 17: Model Organisms II: Caenorhabditis elegans (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the theoretical fundamentals of working with the model organism of Caenorhabditis elegans and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 18: Model Organisms III: Tunicata/Cnidaria (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a theoretical knowledge of the developmental biology and genetic regulation of selected invertebrates and can apply this knowledge in practice.
Elective Modules 19: Model Organisms IV: Zebrafish (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a theoretical knowledge of developmental biology of selected invertebrates' models and can apply this knowledge in practice.
Elective Modules 20: Model Organisms V: Mouse (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with applications of the mouse model for analyzing genetic modifications and can apply this knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 21: Organogenesis I: Endodermal Organs (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the theoretical fundamentals of molecular and cellular mechanisms of organogenesis and can apply this knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 22: Organogenesis II: Cardiovascular System (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the fundamentals of the development of the cardiovascular system. They are able to apply non-invasive methods for characterizing processes of the cardiovascular system relating to the developmental biology.
Elective Module 23: Neurobiology: Development of the Nervous System (7.5 ECTS, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the basic aspects, problems and methods of molecular neurodevelopment and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 34: Circadian Rhythm and Gene Activation (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: None
Learning Outcome: Students get familiar with quantification methods of mRNA by means of realtime polymerase chain reaction and get an insight into the functioning of gene regulation with special focus of circadian rhythm. Students are able to put the results gained in the context of current research.
Elective Module 25: Overview of the Immune System (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the theoretical fundamental of the functioning of the immune system and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 26: Special Aspects of the Immune System (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the theoretical fundamental of selected aspects of the immune system and are able to apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 27: Selected Chapters of Cell and Developmental Biology I (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: With the courses offered in this module (partly held by guest lecturers) students get an insight into selected chapters of cell or developmental biology that are not covered by the elective modules 1-26.
Elective Module 28: Selected Chapters of Cell and Developmental Biology II (7.5 ECTS-AP, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: With the courses offered in this module (partly held by guest lecturers) students get an advanced insight into selected chapters of cell or developmental biology that are not covered by the elective modules 1-27.
Elective Module 29: Philosophy of Science and Gender Research (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: In consideration of gender aspects, students are able to understand the peculiarities of biology in relation to the philosophy of science, its relationship with other disciplines and its history. Moreover, the students have a command of basic ethic terms and approaches, which enables them to independently reflect on ethical questions of research in biology and its application.
A module from another master programme of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Innsbruck can be passed.
Elective Module 30: Module from Other Master Programmes of the Faculty of Biology (7.5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: The objectives defined by the respective module give the students insights into another field of biology.
Courses corresponding to 7.5 ECTS-Credits and providing to availability of places can be freely chosen from the curricula of the master and/or diploma programmes at the University of Innsbruck.
Elective Module 31: Intersdisciplinary Skills (7.5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: This module serves to expand the study programme and to acquire additional qualifications.
Elective Module 32: Project Study - Cell Biology (15 ECTS-Credits, 10 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students command cell biologic methods and can apply them for studying current research problems. Own research results in this area are reviewed and presented.
Elective Module 33: Project Study ¿ Developmental Biology (15 ECTS-Credits, 10 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a command of methods of developmental biology and can apply them for studying current research problems. Own research results in this area are reviewed and presented.
Elective Module 34: Project Study - Biology of Ageing (15 ECTS-Credits, 10 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a command of methods related to the biology of ageing and can apply them for studying current research problems. Own research results in this area are reviewed and presented.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).