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Faculty of Biology
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Bachelor's Programme Biology according to the curriculum 2019 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
Compulsory Modules (115 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 2: Fundamentals of Biology (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know
- the fundamentals of classical genetics and molecular genetics,
- the basic principles and methods of molecular biology,
- cell blueprints, basic functional processes in cells and their differentiation ability,
- fundamentals of modern evolutional biology and population genetics,
- evolutionary origin of humans.
Compulsory Module 9: Fundamentals of Scientific Working (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 3
Learning Outcome: Students
- have basic skills for safe work in chemical-biological laboratories,
- master basic laboratory techniques incl. documentation,
- can perform simple experiments according to instructions,
- can evaluate test results and present them in a report.
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VU Basics of scientific work (VU / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Andrea Ganthaler, Rainer Kurmayer, Sigrid Neuhauser, Thomas Pümpel, Athanasios Seretis, Renate Sonnleitner, Claus-Peter Stelzer, Alexander Weiss
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Compulsory Module 11: Molecular Biology (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 2 and 3
Learning Outcome: Students
- know central model organisms of molecular biological and genetic research,
- understand the regulation of gene expression,
- know concepts and methodical approaches of modern developmental biology,
- are familiar with the theoretical foundations of important molecular biological andgenetic
methods and their application to specific scientific questions.
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PS Techniques and Methods in Molecular Biology (PS / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Georg Dechant, Frank Oliver Stefan Edenhofer, Pidder Jansen-Dürr, Markus Mandl, Dirk Meyer, Birgit Weinberger, Martin Widschwendter
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Elective Modules (50 ECTS-credits)
Elective Module 27: Advanced Molecular Biology (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 11
Learning Outcome: Students
- know complex current molecular biological methods and
- can apply them practically.
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UE Special Molecular Biology (UE / 4h / 6 ECTS-AP)
Patrick Fischer, Marc Sathianathan, Nicole Schmitner, Melanie Zott
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Elective Module 28: Human Biology and Biomedicine (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students
- know the organisation of DNA in the nucleus as well as special aspects of gene and transcriptional regulation,
- have knowledge in methods of protein purification and peptide synthesis as well as in the fields of structure prediction and analysis of proteins,
- know specific aspects of cell cycle regulation and tumour biology,
- know the pathophysiology of selected human diseases and the theoretical foundations of therapeutic approaches.
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VO Epigenetics and Gene regulation (VO / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Frank Oliver Stefan Edenhofer, Jerome Mertens, Martin Widschwendter
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Elective Module 29: Cell Biology and Cell Culture (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 9
Learning Outcome: Students
-master the sterile work with human and murine cells (cell culture),
- can apply molecular biological methods to manipulate cells and to analyse selected aspects of cell biology.
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VO Cell Biology and Cell Culture (VO / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Markus Mandl, Werner Zwerschke
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UE Molecular Cell Biology and Cell Culture (UE / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Markus Mandl, Werner Zwerschke
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Bachelor's Programme Biology according to the curriculum 2008 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
Second Semester
Compulsory Module 14: Molecular Biology I (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have basic knowledge in the areas of metabolistic chemistry and molecular biology.
Third Semester
Compulsory Module 15: Molecular Biology II (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have basic knowledge of genetics and molecular development biology.
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VO Classical and Molecular Genetics (VO / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Georg Dechant, Frank Oliver Stefan Edenhofer, Pidder Jansen-Dürr, Markus Mandl, Dirk Meyer, Marcel Tisch, Birgit Weinberger, Martin Widschwendter
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Fifth and Sixth Semester
Elective modules amounting to 45 ECTS-Credits are to be completed.
Elective Module 17: Molecular Biology III (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of compulsory modules 2, 4, 14 and 15
Learning Outcome: Students are able to make practical use of the methods of molecular biology.
This module is urgently recommended to students wishing to do the Master Programme Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology of the University of Innsbruck.
Elective Module 18: Molecular Biology IV (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have knowledge of the cell and molecular-biological regulation mechanisms.
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VO DNA, Chromatin, Chromosomes (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Frank Oliver Stefan Edenhofer, Jerome Mertens, Martin Widschwendter
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Master's Programme Microbiology according to the curriculum 2008 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 semesters)
Elective Modules (52.5 ECTS-Credits)
Elective Module 6: Molecular Microbiology and Genetic Engineering (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the theoretic fundamentals of molecular microbiology and microbial genetic engineering and can apply their knowledge for genetically modifying and characterizing prokaryotes and low-level eukaryotes. Students are able to independently apply working methods of molecular biology, make protocols and interpret and discuss their results.
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UE Molecular Microbiology and Genetic Engineering (UE / 4h / 6 ECTS-AP)
Daniel Johann Flatschacher, Mario Gründlinger, Alexander Lichius, Verena Speckbacher, Susanne Zeilinger-Migsich
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Master's Programme Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology according to the curriculum 2008 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 semesters)
Compulsory Modules (25 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 1: Selected Topics in Cell Biology and Developmental Biology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand current methods, techniques and research approaches in Cell Biology and Developmental Biology. They are able to understand and evaluate the latest scientific findings.
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VO Selected Topics in Developmental Biology (VO / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Georg Dechant, Emmanuel Derudder, Margit Egg, Bernhard Egger, Engelbert Hobmayer, Robin Alicia Kimmel, Verena Labi, Peter Ladurner, Dirk Meyer, Ute Rothbächer, Thorsten Schwerte, Birgit Weinberger
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Modules of a total 67.5 ECTS-Credits must be passed but only two modules out of the modules 32, 33 and 34:
Elective Modules (67.5 ECTS-Credits)
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.
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SE Genomics (SE / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Frank Oliver Stefan Edenhofer, Francesca Finotello
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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.
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VO Molecular Cell Biology of the Development of Vertebrates (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Patrick Fischer, Robin Alicia Kimmel
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Doctor of Philosophy Programme Biology according to the curriculum 2009 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
Elective Modules (15 ECTS-AP)
Elective Module 1: Research Training (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the analysis, interpretation and critical discussion of own and other
data corresponding to the current state of knowledge. They are able to document, present and
interpret research results as well as to derive their own research strategies.
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SE Research Training 3 (SE / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Frank Oliver Stefan Edenhofer, Robin Alicia Kimmel
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Elective Module 4: Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: After successful completion of this module, students possess the high level of subject-specific
knowledge necessary for working on the Dissertation.
Courses amounting to 5 ECTS-Credits are to be completed in line with the
thesis agreement as scientific basics/core competences.
Faculty of Teacher Education
Bachelor Secondary School Teacher Training Programme (General Education) according to the curriculum 2015 (240 ECTS-Credits, 8 semesters)
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Subject Biology and Environmental Studies
Compulsory Modules (100 ECTS-AP)
Compulsory Module 2: General Biology 1 (4 ECTS-Credits; 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this module have the skills to teach the contents of this module and to autonomously work on similar contents. They know about the structure and function of animal, plant and microbe cells.
Students have to complete the VO and two of the UE
Compulsory Module 19: Teaching Biology: Research and Practice (5 ECTS-Credits; 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The graduates of this module are familiar with common research methods of the didactics of teaching biology, are able to explicitly address differences in research paradigms and plan a subject-didactical research project (questions, choice of methods etc.).
They are able to integrate experiments in biology lessons considering the age of their pupils, practical aspects and findings of cognitive science and learning theory.
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UE Molecular Biology Experiments in the Classroom (UE / 2h / 2 ECTS-AP)
Markus Möst
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Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics
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Bachelor's Programme Mathematics according to the Curriculum 2007 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
Fifth Semester
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Compulsory Module 23: Auxilary Skills (10 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students of this module have been given insights into topic areas that are covered by the content of modules 1-22.
Teaching units amounting to 10 ECTS-Credits are to be completed. This must include at least one unit on Ethics, Scientific Theory or Scientific History. It is recommended to choose a teaching unit on Gender Aspects in Mathematics, Informatics or Physics.
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Master's Programme Computer Science according to the Curriculum 2021 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 semesters)
Elective Modules (50 ECTS-Credits)
For individual specialisation, modules corresponding to a maximum of 20 ECTS-Credits can be freely selected from the master¿s programmes offered at the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics at University of Innsbruck. The prerequisites specified in the respective curricula must be met.
Elective Module 20: Individual Choice of Specialisation (20 ECTS-Credits)
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Master's Programme Computer Science according to the Curriculum 2007 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 semesters)
Third and Fourth Semester
Compulsory Module 5: Specialisation Module (20 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students who have completed this module have in-depth knowledge in one or several sub areas of computer science. They familiarised themselves with current problems of these sub areas and methods for the solution thereof.
Courses amounting to a total of 20 ECTS-CP, available at the Faculty for Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Physics at the University of Innsbruck labelled with the addition VMI (Vertiefungsmodul Master Informatik). It is recommended to take classes dealing with gender aspects of mathematics, computer science and physics.
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
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Master's Programme Mechatronics according to the Curriculum 2013 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 semesters)
Elective Modules
Elective Module 8: Biomedical Engineering 5 (10 ECTS-Credits, 8 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have an advanced knowledge of biomedical technology and informatics and can assess the possible use of relevant devices and software for targeted applications of medical technology. They are familiar with the methods for analysing, designing and developing special applications in medical technology and informatics and to independently develop the required problem solutions.
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VU Biomedical Engineering 5 - Advanced: Molecular Biological Methods for Diagnosis and Therapy (VU / 2h / 2,5 ECTS-AP)
Klaus Weinberger
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