12797 - Methods in Laboratory Diagnostics Modulübersicht

Module Number: 12797
Module Title:Methods in Laboratory Diagnostics
  Methoden der Labordiagnostik
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. med. vet. Schierack, Peter
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 8
Learning Outcome:After completing the module, the students will be able to present the current literature on a research area in a summarized form. By presenting and discussing their results from the laboratory course they are able to critically question research results. In the practical course, students have to work on sophisticated projects which need competences such as teamwork, organized project planning (project management) and analytical abilities

The students are involved in the latest developments in the field of laboratory medicine. Students learn how to use modern technical laboratory diagnostic equipment. Students learn how to plan a strategy for developing a new diagnostic assay or diagnostic instrument. Students will work on and validate aspects of assay or instrument development in practice.
Contents:On the basis of the available literature and publications of the research group, the students design protocols for assay or instrument development, which are discussed in the seminar. The students work mainly in the fields of nucleic acid detection, autoimmunity, infection serology and tumor diagnostics. Mainly cell or microbead-based assays are developed. The students carry out their practical work under the supervision of the members of the research group and are integrated into the current research work of the working group.
Recommended Prerequisites:none
Mandatory Prerequisites:Only applies to the Master Biotechnology PO 2018 with 4 semesters standard period of study:
Successfull completion of module
  • 12739 - Research Internship
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Laboratory training / 7 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Current scientific literature of the own research group and generally accessible literature on the respective subject area.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Lab work-preparation of experiment, performance, discussion, time management (30%)
  • Presentation and discussion in the seminar, duration depends on the topic (25%)
  • Presentation of results (25%)
  • Oral Test, duration: 15 min (20%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:8
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (applied) / Biotechnology / PO 2018
  • Master (applied) - Extended Semester / Biotechnology / PO 2018
Remarks:The module takes place as a 6 week block course.
Module Components:
  • Lab Course "Methods in Laboratory Diagnostics"
  • Seminar "Methods in Laboratory Diagnostics"
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: