C9045 Biology of yeasts

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jan Paleček, Dr. rer. nat. (lecturer)
prof. MUDr. Augustin Svoboda, CSc., dr. h.c. (lecturer)
prof. MUDr. Marie Kopecká, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jan Paleček, Dr. rer. nat.
National Centre for Biomolecular Research – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Jan Paleček, Dr. rer. nat.
Supplier department: National Centre for Biomolecular Research – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 11:00–12:50 C02/211
Prerequisites
Knowledge in general microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of this course, students should be able to understand genetics and molecular biology of yeast model organisms. They should be aware of the most recent topics in yeast molecular biology and biotechnology.
Syllabus
  • Yeast basic characteristics. Yeasts as cytological model. Methodology. Genetics of yeasts. Yeast-based biotechnologies. Pathogenic yeast. Cell division cycle. Molecular biology of mating process. Transcription regulation. Yeast cell wall. DNA metabolism and chromosomes in yeast cell.
Literature
  • The most recent topics from high-impact international journals will be discussed in lectures
  • V přednáškách budou probírány nejaktuálnější informace z mezinárodních časopisů s vysokým impaktním faktorem
  • ALBERTS, Bruce. Molecular biology of the cell. 5th ed. New York, N.Y.: Garland science, 2008, xxxiii, 12. ISBN 9780815341062. info
  • Guide to yeast genetics and molecular biology. Edited by Christine Guthrie - Gerald R. Fink. San Diego: Academic Press, 1991, xxi, 933. ISBN 0123106702. info
Teaching methods
Reading, lectures from specialists
Assessment methods
presentation and discussion of selected topics, test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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