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Practical molecular biology - MB140C35
Title: Practical molecular biology
Czech title: Praktická molekulární biologie
Guaranteed by: Department of Genetics and Microbiology (31-140)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2024
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/1, C [TS]
Capacity: 10
Min. number of students: 6
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Level: basic
Note: enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Mgr. Martin Kuthan, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): RNDr. Michal Čáp, Ph.D.
Mgr. Martin Kuthan, Ph.D.
Class: Horizontální laminární box 120 cm
Elektroforéza DNA horizontální
Zdroj napětí na elektroforézu
Pipetmany (sada)
Termoblok
Mikrocentrifuga stolní
Mikrocentrifuga malá
Dataprojektor
Mikroskop badatelský
Původní předmět
Annotation -
One-week practical course aims at introduction to basic methods of molecular biology and provides both practical
and theoretical training in laboratory. The selected experiments allow students to practice basic methods of
molecular biology used in the field of DNA and protein research.
Last update: Lichá Irena, RNDr., CSc. (17.05.2021)
Learning outcomes -

1. Practical Skills (Hands-on)

Objectives for your laboratory work:

  • Demonstrate manual dexterity: Work with micropipettes with high precision, even when pipetting viscous solutions and sensitive enzymes.
  • Prepare gels: Independently assemble the apparatus and pour both agarose and polyacrylamide gels without bubbles.
  • Maintain sterility: Apply the principles of aseptic technique.
  • Isolate nucleic acids:
    • Perform the isolation of genomic DNA from biological material.
    • Obtain plasmid DNA using the alkaline lysis method.
  • Master the instrumentation: Correctly set up and safely operate the thermocycler, electrophoresis power supplies, and electroporator.

2. Understanding

Understand what you are doing:

  • Distinguish separation principles: Explain the difference between DNA and protein separation.
  • Justify reaction conditions: Describe the function of individual components in the PCR mixture and the significance of temperatures.
  • Clarify transformation: Explain the principle of electroporation and the necessity of selection pressure for plasmid maintenance.

3. Analytical and Interpretative Outcomes

Evaluate your results:

  • Analyze the electrophoretogram:
    • Determine the size of DNA and protein fragments by comparison with a marker.
    • Identify plasmid forms on the gel.
  • Control quality:
    • Diagnose the PCR result.
    • Critically evaluate DNA purity.
  • Calculate: Calculate transformation efficiency based on electroporation results.

4. Organizational and Safety Outcomes

Manage your work:

  • Coordinate experiments: Plan your time effectively to complete all steps within the given timeframe.
  • Maintain a laboratory notebook: Record all steps accurately and legibly.

 

Last update: Čáp Michal, RNDr., Ph.D. (08.01.2026)
 
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