Mandatory elective part

Major subjects consist of 3 lectures ( 9 ECTS) + practical course (15 ECTS) + seminar/colloquia (6ECTS)

WP 8 Main Topic Cell Biology – practical course (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 27 Main Topic Cell Biology I – lectures (9 ECTS Points)
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WP 52 Main Topic Cell Biology II – colloquium and seminar (6 ECTS Points)
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WP 9 Main Topic Microbiology – practical course (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 28 Main Topic Microbiology I – lectures (9 ECTS Points)
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WP 53 Main Topic Microbiology II – colloquium and seminar (6 ECTS Points)
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WP 29 Main Topic Inorganic Chemistry – practical course (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 54 Main Topic Inorganic Chemistry – lectures and colloquium (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 30 Main Topic Organic Chemistry – practical course (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 55 Main Topic Organic Chemistry – lectures and colloquium (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 31 Main Topic Physical Chemistry – practical course (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 56 Main Topic Physical Chemistry – lectures and colloquium (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 32 Main Topic Theoretical Chemistry – practical course (15 ECTS Points)
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WP 57 Main Topic Theoretical Chemistry – lectures and colloquium (15 ECTS Points)
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Extension subjects consist of 2 lectures (6 ECTS) + a practical course (9ECTS)

Almost all extension topics are composed in the following way: (exceptions for Neurobiology and Informatics see below)

• Practical course module (9 ECTS Points)
  All-day course lasting four weeks; at the end of the course you will prepare a final written report; some extension topics have practical block courses (Molecular and Cellular genetics, Structural Biology, Immunology and others); schedules and registration regulations for these block courses will be announced at the LSF.
• Lecture module (6 ECTS Points)
  6 ECTS points have to be acquired; usually you have to attend two lectures or one lecture and one seminar with 3 ECTS points each; the precise content for each topic is detailed below. You can find courses offered during the current semester at the LSF Uni-München.
  There are oral exams for extension topics in Chemistry, all other lectures have written exams.

The topic is offerd as "Subject specific Extension Topic in Biochemistry" (fachspezifische Ergänzung in Biochemie). You can find the topic in the lsf catalog under Optional Minor Subjects under Subject specific Extension Topic in Biochemistry. You can combine the extension topic Innate Immunity & Inflammation with all other extension topics (even Immunology) but not with the extension topic Bioinformatics (also listed under Subject specific Extension Topic in Biochemistry).

WP 41 Innate immunity and inflammation - lectures (6 ECTS)

WP 41.1 Innate immunity and inflammation - lecture
WP 41.2 Innate immunity and inflammation - seminar series

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Module exam

Written exam (90 min); graded;
The written exam for module WP 41 will be held twice a year at the end of each semester;
The exam will cover the Innate immunity and inflammation lecture from the past winter semester and the seminar series from the past summer semester.

WP 40 Innate Immunity and inflammation - practical course (9 ECTS)

There is an organized practical laboratory course with a grade.

WP 3 Molecular and cellular genetics - lectures (6 ECTS)

WP 3.1 Posttranscriptional gene regulation
WP 3.2 Genetic control of complex processes

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Module exam

Written exam (90 min); graded;
The written exam for module WP 3 will be held twice a year at the end of each semester;
The exam will cover the PTGR lecture from the past winter semester and Genetics of ageing lecture from the past summer semester.
Please register for the module exam via lsf.

WP 14 Molecular and Cellular Genetics - practical course (9 ECTS)

There is an organized practical laboratory course with a grade.

WP 1 Systems biology - lecture (3 ECTS)

Prerequisites for this lecture: none, but familiarity with a programming/scripting language is a plus

WP 10 Systems biology - lecture  (3 ECTS)

Prerequisites for this lecture: none, but familiarity with a programming/scripting language is a plus

Module exam

Written exam (90 min); graded
The written exam for the module will be held twice a year at the end of each semester. The exam will cover both lectures from the past two semesters.

WP 11 Molecular system biology - practical course (9 ECTS)

WP 2 (lecture, written exam, requirement for WP 13)
WP 12 (seminar course, oral presentation)
WP 13 (practical course)

WP 2 and WP 12: Lectures for this module

One lecture and a seminar are offered:

 Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Module exam

Written exam (90 min); graded;
The written exam for module WP 2 will be held twice a year;
Please register for the lecture as well as for the module exam via lsf.

WP 13: Practical course

There is an organized practical laboratory course with a grade (9ECTS).

WP 19 (2 lectures, five lectures are offered, see Main Topic Cell Biology, you have to choose two, written module exam)
WP 33 (practical course)

WP 58 (2 lectures, written module exam)
WP 59 (practical course)

WP 58: Lectures for this module

The following two lectures are offered, both are required. Please note that for this extension topic, the lecture credits represent 12 ECTS.

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

A written exam is given for the lectures.

Which lecture is held during the current semester, room and time and LSF code you can find here: lsf

WP 59: Practical course

The division of Neurobiology at the LMU Biocenter offers practical courses (3 ECTS) for a limited number of MSc Biochemistry students and you need to take part in one of these two-week block courses. As a rule of thumb, 4 slots per semester will be provided. Please write an email to Dr. Kaiser (master-neurosci@lmu.de) and register for the course. In general, the course "Neurophysiology" is recommended. However, also other topics are available (see links below). Please be aware that the registration does not guarantee that you will obtain a slot in your desired course! Confirmation will be given by the organizers only.

Please select your preferred course from Master Neuroscience modul "WP 19-22 Interdisciplinary and Advanced Topics in Neuroscience (IX-XII) - exercise", which is available for winter and summer term at the LMU Online Directory (LSF):

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Summer semester

WP 4 (1 lecture, 1 Seminar)
WP 15 (practical course)

WP 4: Lectures for this module

One lecture and a seminar are offered:

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

There is a written exam for the lecture; a grade is also given for the seminar. Both grades contribute equally to the block.

Which lecture is held during the current semester, room and time and LSF code you can find here: lsf

WP 15: Practical course

There is no organized practical laboratory course. Please negotiate a laboratory rotation (9 ECTS) with one of the principal investigators in Genetics. You will also attend the group seminars and present your work. A final written report is prepared no later than two months after the end of the laboratory rotation. A grade is given for the block.

WP 5 (2 lectures, written module exam)
WP 16 (practical course)

WP 6: Lectures for this module

Two from three lectures offered have to be chosen:

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Which lecture is held during the current semester, room and time and LSF code you can find here: lsf

WP16: Practical course

There is a series of organized practical laboratory courses, but space is limited. Please attend the organization session of Dr. Daniela Meilinger and make your interests and study plans known to her. Once you have been attributed space in one of the practical courses, you may sign up via the LSF system. Please be aware that due to the limited space no exceptions to this rule are possible!

Note: Courses are listed with 6 ECTS for biology students in the LSF. Biochemistry students will be assigned additional work to reach 9 ECTS points.

WP 20 (2 lectures, five lectures are offered, you have to choose two, written module exam)
WP 34 (practical course)

Contact person: Prof. Dr. Kirsten Jung, jung@lmu.de
                       Dr. Frank Landgraf, f.landgraf@lmu.de

WP 20: Lectures for this module

Six lectures are offered and two of them have to be chosen for the exam:

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

There is a combined written exam for the lectures; one grade is given for the entire block.

Which lecture is held during the current semester, room and time and LSF code you can find here: lsf

WP 34: Practical course

There is no organized practical laboratory course. Please negotiate a laboratory rotation (9 ECTS) with one of the principal investigators in Microbiology. You will also attend the group seminars and present your work. A final written report is prepared no later than two months after the end of the laboratory rotation. A grade is given for the block.

WP 6 (2 lectures, written module exam)
WP 17 (practical course)

WP 6: Lectures for this module

Blocks of one lecture and a seminar are offered for each semester; you canNOT mix items from the winter term with those from the summer term! Thus, the winter term lecture “Current topics in plant sciences” must be combined with the seminar “Design of experiments in plant sciences”, while for the summer term the lecture “Interactions of plants and environment” must be combined with the seminar “Molecular biology and genetic engineering”.

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

There is a written exam for the lecture; a grade is also given for the seminar. Both grades contribute equally to the block.

Which lecture is held during the current semester, room and time and LSF code you can find here: lsf

WP17: Practical course

Practical work is performed as a laboratory rotation in one of the research teams (9ECTS). Please contact Prof. Dr. D. Leister for details.

WP 21 (2 lectures)
WP 35 (practical course)

WP 21: Lectures for this module

Two lectures are offered:

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

There is a written exam for the lectures.

Which lecture is held during the current semester, room and time and LSF code you can find here: lsf

WP 35: Practical course

1. Please arrange for a laboratory rotation in a virology research team and write a short proposal (max. 1 page) together with your supervisor. The proposal should comprise a short introduction, summarize the goals and describe the methods to be applied. Please also include the contact information for both the student and the supervisor. The proposal has to be submitted to Prof. Brack-Werner for approval before starting the work.

2. The internship duration is at least 3 weeks full-time. You must give a presentation of your results to the team at the end of your internship.

3. You must write a detailed protocol. The final version, approved by your supervisor, must be sent to Prof. Brack-Werner.

4. The supervisor will propose a grade to Prof Brack-Werner, this is based on your performance in the lab, the written protocol and the presentation. Prof. Brack-Werner may discuss the grade with your supervisor.

5. At the end, Prof. Brack-Werner notifies the Biochemistry student office that you accomplished the practical course and she communicates the grade obtained.

The topic is offerd as "Subject specific Extension Topic in Biochemistry" (fachspezifische Ergänzung in Biochemie). You can combine the extension topic Bioinformatics with all other extension topics but not with the extension topic Innate Immunity & Inflammation (also listed under Subject specific Extension Topic in Biochemistry)

Two lecture tracks are offered, one at the beginner level and one at the advanced level (in italics). The intention is to combine the entry level lectures with the entry level practical course and accordingly for the advanced level.

Two practical courses are offered, one at entry level and one at an advanced level. If you intend to pursue the advanced level course, please contact the instructors for an assessment of your programming skills.

LWP 24 or WP 25 or WP 26 or WP 39 (each 1 lectures and 1 tutorial, written exam – each module 6 ECTS points)
WP 38 (one lecture and one tutorial, written exam, 9 ECTS points)

WP 42 (2 lectures, oral exam)
WP 43 (practical course)

WP 42: Lectures for this module

Two lectures are offered, both are part of the exam:

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

There is a combined oral exam for the lectures; one grade is given for the entire block.

Module exam

Oral exam; examination periods, registration regulations you can find here.

WP 43: Practical course

There is an organized practical laboratory course with a grade (9 ECTS).

WP 45 (2 lectures, oral exam)
WP 44 (practical course)

WP45: Lectures for this module

Lectures for the extension topic WP 45 can be chosen from the same list of lectures as for the main topic Inorganic Chemistry.
You need to choose two lectures. Which lectures are offered at the current semester please check on LSF.

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Module exam

Oral exam; examination periods, registration regulations you can find here.

WP 44: Practical course

There is no organized practical laboratory course. Please negotiate a laboratory rotation (9 ECTS) with one of the principal investigators in inorganic chemistry. You will also attend the group seminars and present your work. A final written report is prepared no later than two months after the end of the laboratory rotation. A grade is given for the block.

WP 47 (2 lectures, oral exam)
WP 46 (practical course)

WP 47: Lectures for this module

Lectures for the extension topic WP 47 can be chosen from the same list of lectures as for the main topic Organic Chemistry.
You need to choose two lectures. Which lectures are offered at the current semester please check on LSF.

 Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Module exam

Oral exam; examination periods, registration regulations you can find here.

WP 46: Practical course

There is no organized practical laboratory course. Please negotiate a laboratory rotation (9 ECTS) with one of the principal investigators in organic chemistry. You will also attend the group seminars and present your work. A final written report is prepared no later than two months after the end of the laboratory rotation. A grade is given for the block.

WP 48 (2 lectures, oral exam)
WP 49 (practical course)

WP 48: Lectures for this module

Lectures for the extension topic WP 48 can be chosen from the same list of lectures as for the main topic Physical Chemistry.
You need to choose two lectures. Which lectures are offered at the current semester please check on LSF.

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Module exam

Oral exam; examination periods, registration regulations you can find here.

WP 49: Practical course

There is no organized practical laboratory course. Please negotiate a laboratory rotation (9 ECTS) with one of the principal investigators in physical chemistry. You will also attend the group seminars and present your work. A final written report is prepared no later than two months after the end of the laboratory rotation. A grade is given for the block.

WP 50 (2 lectures, oral exam, will be announced)
WP 51 (practical course)

WP 50: Lectures for this module

Lectures for the extension topic WP 50 can be chosen from the same list of lectures as for the main topic Theoretical Chemistry.
You need to choose two lectures. Which lectures are offered at the current semester please check on LSF.

Prerequisites for certain lectures: none

Module exam

Oral exam; examination periods, registration regulations you can find here.

WP 51: Practical course

You can select the practical course either as a laboratory rotation (T1TA) with one of the principal investigators in theoretical chemistry or as an organized course (T1FK). For T1TA, you will also attend the group seminars and present your work. A final written report is prepared no later than two months after the end of the laboratory rotation. A grade is given for the block.