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46455-01 - Internship: Laboratory Methods in Drug Sciences (8 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Julia Birk (julia.birk@unibas.ch)
Jamal Bouitbir (jamal.bouitbir@unibas.ch) Karin Brecht Brüngger (karin.brecht@unibas.ch) Urs Duthaler (urs.duthaler@unibas.ch) Janine Hussner (janine.hussner@unibas.ch) Henriette Meyer zu Schwabedissen (h.meyerzuschwabedissen@unibas.ch) Alex Odermatt (alex.odermatt@unibas.ch, Assessor) Olivier Potterat (olivier.potterat@unibas.ch) Anima Magdalena Schäfer (anima.schaefer@unibas.ch) Denise Winter (denise.winter@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Biological and Chemical safety instructions. Introduction in Pharmaceutical biology and practical part I. Welcome to part II (A. Odermatt) and practical part II. Lecture: “The perfect Lab Protocol” (Dr. J. Birk). Lecture: Methods of Protein Quantification (Dr. J. Bouitbir). Lecture: Metabolism and Analytics (Dr. U. Duthaler). Lecture: Cell culture - an introduction (Dr. K. Brecht). Lecture: Cell Imaging (Dr. J. Birk). Lecture: Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis - an Introduction (Dr. M. Tsachaki). Lecture : PCR - an Introduction and Exercise (J. Hussner) |
| Learning objectives | Know the basics in natural product isolation and quantitative analysis of metabolites in plants. Know the basic techniques in structure elucidation of small molecules. Know the basics in protein quantification and acquire the ability to determine protein amount and expression levels. Know the basic methods to analyze drug metabolism and be able to detect metabolites. Know the basics in cell culture techniques. Acquire the ability to visualize the cell organelles and assess cell viability. Acquire the ability to perform polymerase chain reaction for genotyping. |
| Bibliography | Script will be available on the first day of the practical training. |
| Comments | There is a fee of 300 CHF for each participant. Film and sound recordings during the course are strictly forbidden (recorders may be confiscated |
| Admission requirements | Completed Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences and registration in the Master's programme of Drug Sciences (no exceptions apply). Prior to attendance of the practical course participants have to pass the online course on Biological Safety and the course on Chemical Safety. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 05.05.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 1 |
| Thursday 06.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Friday 07.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Wednesday 19.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 20.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Friday 21.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Wednesday 26.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 27.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Friday 28.05.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Wednesday 02.06.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 03.06.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Friday 04.06.2021 | 08.15-18.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Monday 14.06.2021 | 13.00-14.30 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 1 |
| Modules |
Module: Practical Training (Master's Studies: Drug Sciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Please refer to the list at https://pharma.unibas.ch/en/translate-to-english-pages/education/assessments-and-credit-points/continuous-assessments/ |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften |