Bi8129 Practice in ancient DNA laboratories

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dana Buriánková Fialová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Chocholová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Dana Buriánková Fialová, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Buriánková Fialová, Ph.D.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 5 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/5, only registered: 0/5
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the practical part of working with ancient DNA in laboratories. This includes help with the processing of ancient material and samples, preparation, and proper decontamination of laboratories.
Learning outcomes
After attending this course, the students will be able to prepare samples for processing in aDNA laboratories and properly prepare laboratories, tools, and material for work. This course is an opportunity for students to thoroughly master good practice and develop habits associated with working with aDNA samples and working in aDNA laboratories.
Syllabus
  • The course is taught in the form of exercises in the laboratory. After the initial instruction, they work independently according to the instructor's instructions. Depending on the problem, the student can help with any given task. From decontamination and preparation of samples or laboratories, to further processing of samples, e.g., their lysis, purification, or amplification of aDNA. Emphasis is placed on good practice and the development of habits associated with aDNA samples and work in aDNA laboratories.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HUMMEL, Susanne. Ancient DNA typing : methods, strategies and applications. Berlin: Springer, 2003, xii, 298. ISBN 3540430377. info
  • Ancient DNA : recovery and analysis of genetic material from paleontological, archaeological, museum, medical, and forensic specimens. Edited by Bernd Herrmann - Susanne Hummel. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1994, xi, 263. ISBN 0387943080. info
Teaching methods
Intensive laboratory course
Assessment methods
fulfilling the requirements
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
The course is not listed in the schedule. It is independent work in the laboratory after the assignment by the teacher. Students individually agree on the dates of laboratory work.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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