Teaching
The department of microbial bioactive compounds participates in training and teaching activities for future scientists in the fields of microbiology, biology, biochemistry, and molecular medicine.
On this page, you can find short descriptions of the courses that are offered by our department. For other Microbiology or Biology courses please have a look at the homepage of the Campus Portal:
Lab courses offered by the department of Microbial Bioactive Compounds
BSc Biology
Bio-MIB-Ü: Microbiology exercises
In the practical course, fundamental methods of molecular microbiology are taught. Students practice essential hands-on techniques such as sterile working procedures and the cultivation of bacteria. In addition, experiments on bacterial genetics as well as on biological safety are carried out.
Bio-7003-MiWi: Project Module Microbial Agents
You have finished all of your bachelor courses, have developed a particular interest in microbiology, and now you are prepared for starting work on your bachelor thesis? This course gives the chance to work on a 2-months lab project in our group as a warm-up for your bachelor thesis.
MSc Microbiology
Bio-MIB-206: Antibiotics - Modes of Action and Resistance
You are currently doing the modules for MSc microbiology and you are interested in aspects that combine bacterial cell function and physiology with antibacterial drug discovery? In our 4-week MSc course ""Antibiotic modes of action" you will get first insights into how new antibiotics are searched for as well as which techniques are currently used to elucidate their potency and mechanism of action.
Bio-MIB-212: Practical Research Training in Microbiology and Infection Biology
You have already gained theoretical knowledge and lab experience in microbiology in your master modules, and now you want to work on a more individual project? Then this course allows you to participate in current research topics of our teams during a 4-weeks lab training.
Bio-MIB-007: Research Module 1 MIB
Students learn how to work independently on a scientific project in a working group (7 weeks lab work + 1 week poster preparation). The students learn to design, implement and evaluate experiments in preparation for their Master´s thesis. The progress and background of the experimental work will be presented on a scientific poster.
Bio-MIB-008: Research Module 2 MIB
Students learn how to work independently on a scientific project in a working group (7 weeks lab work + 1 week preparation of report or presentation). The students learn to design, implement and evaluate experiments in preparation for their Master´s thesis. The progress and background of the experimental work will be presented in a writtten report or a presentation.
Bio-MIB-209: Molecular Structures and Interactions
Knowledge of high-resolution techniques for molecular structure and interaction analysis in biological samples is taught. Participants learn the biophysical basics and gain an impression of the performance and applicability of the methods for (micro)-biological samples. This enables them to select the most suitable technique for answering specific questions in microbiology. The techniques covered include atomic force and fluorescence microscopy, cryo electron microscopy, analytical ultracentrifugation, plasmon resonance, interference, quarz microbalance, FRET, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering. The tutorial includes an experiment at an atomic force microscope and at a high-resolution fluorescence microscope. This seminar takes place on Fridays during the winter term, a time frame that allows you to do an unrelated laboratory course module (Monday to Thursday) in parallel.