Courses

Molecular Genetics Laboratory (01340142)

Use of light microscope, Drosophila and Mendelian analysis, inheritance of sex-linked genes, visualization of meiosis, mitosis and human chromosomes, a 3-point cross, isolation of lethal mutations and translocations, lac operon phenotype, analysis of trp operon mutants, complementation in yeast, Luria-Delbruck experiment, making phade hybrids, physical mapping of DNA, isolation suppressors, isolation of C. elegans developmental mutants.

Laboratory of the Animal Kingdom (01340134)

The course includes labs in the following subjects: microscopy, protozoa, flat and segmented worms, arthropods, echinoderms, chordates (amphioxus and sea lamprey), vertebrate anatomy (shark, amphibians, birds and mammals) and the structure-function relationships of body systems, embryonic development, cartilage and bone histology, evolutionary adaptations to movement in various animal groups.The lab will be accompanied by histological preparations of various systems in various groups.

Plant Physiology Lab (01340144)

Amylase production in germination, water potential, control of growth by auxin, identification of auxin and ethylene mutants and genotyping, degradation of a transcription factor in response to auxin, regulation of stomatal opening, light reactions of photosynthesis.

Genetic Circuit Engineering Laboratory (03360548)

The course includes two parts: fabrication and characterization of genetic circuits in e.coli. fabrication: molecular biology, pcr,designing primers, dna sequencing , gel electrophoresis, cell culture, advanced dna assembly methods (e.g. gibosn assembly, cloning and bacterial transformations). The second part includes characterization techniques: electrochemistry, fluorescent proteins, bioluminescence, flow cytometry, time-lapse microscopy. the students will design, build, measure and analyze several genetic circuits

Biochemistry and Metabolism Lab (01340143)

Amino acids separation and characterization, protein isolation and separation, expression of a recombinant protein, factors influencing enzymatic reactions, denaturation and refolding of enzymes, glycolysis and respiration, bioenergetics, analysis and separation of lipids.

Experimental Approaches in Nucleic Acids (01380038)

Experimental techniques and concepts that involve nucleic acids, and their implementation in research. The techniques used in the study of regulation, expression and function of individual genes, to high-throughput genomics techniques. Learning Outocomes: At the end of the course the student will be able to 1. Apply experimental techniques involving nucliec acids including cloning, measurement of mrna levels, mapping methylated CPG. 2. Understand and know genome-wide studies and analyze the results 3. Understand the chip-seq method.

Advanced Cell Biology (01380041)

Theoretical and practical knowledge in cell biology, as well as research approaches and techniques. Description of cultured cells and how to prepare them and the differences between cancerous and normal cells and adaptation to research questions, methods for the introduction of genes into cells, methods for analysis cellular response at the whole cell level. The analysis of protein-protein interactions via biochemical methods and microscopy, monitoring cell cycle progression by quantifying DNA levels and cell size, whole tissue histology and identification of proliferation and differentiation markers.

Proteomics (01380041)

Proteins and peptides characterization, chromatography, electrophoresis, identification, quantification of posttranslatioal modifications, mass spectrometry, interactions between proteins and their ligands, use of stable isotopes, protein chips and bioinformatics. The course will include one week of hands-on lab.

Laboratory in Bio-Medical Engineering 1 (03350001)

This is a basic laboratory that provides an initial introduction to the field. The laboratory includes 7 experiments that focus on familiarization and operation of equipment in the field of electricity, mechanics and biomaterials, measurement methods, error calculations and statistics. During the course, the students acquire basic knowledge that links the material learned in the theoretical courses to the practical base. They also study about safety procedures, work procedures and proper report preparation.

Laboratory in Bio-Medical Engineering 2 (03350002)

The laboratory focuses on one of the following fields: Biomechanics and flow engineering, Tissue engineering and biomaterials or Signals and imaging analysis.

Laboratory in Bio-Medical Engineering 3 (03350003)

The laboratory focuses on one of the following fields: Biomechanics and flow engineering, Tissue engineering and biomaterials or Signals and imaging analysis.

Laboratory in Genetic Engineering (01340159)

The course will focus on molecular methods for manipulating the genetic material (DNA) in various organisms. The course will cover three main topics: 1. genetic engineering, 2. genetic editing, and 3. synthetic biology. In the course, students will use molecular methods to create complex plasmids. In addition, students will use CRISPR methods to edit DNA in human cells. Students will experience using advanced molecular methods and work with mammalian and bacterial cells.