Overview

The application and development of molecular biology techniques are essential for new discoveries in the life sciences. The self-paced course “Molecular Biology Techniques: Comprehensive Approaches for Educators and Enthusiasts“, organised by EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement team in partnership with Merck, provides an insight into the key molecular biology techniques used in modern research and explores their effective teaching methods in the classroom.

This free online course will run from 21 October to 1 December 2024. Participants can join at any time and progress through the course material at their convenience. No live or Q&A sessions are intended. Upon completion, participants can earn a certificate of attendance by completing a short feedback questionnaire.

Dates                         Duration                    Weekly study                Format

21 Oct – 1 Dec              6 weeks                        2 hours                        100% online    

Please note: This course reuses content from the 2021 EMBL virtual LearningLAB “Taking a Fresh Look: Teaching Molecular Biology Techniques in the Classroom“.  In addition to the previous content, pre-recorded Zoom scientific discussions and new learning and teaching resources have been added.

Who is this course for?
This course is designed for formal and informal educators, including teacher trainers and educators in training. It is also suitable for science professionals and anyone interested in learning more about molecular biology techniques.

Learning format

The course content will be available online from 21 October to 1 December 2024 and is divided into two sections tailored to your level of understanding and interest.

1. Explore section (Science section) includes a two-part pre-recorded lecture on the protein production workflow, a recorded Zoom Q&A session with the speaker, a video lab tour and an additional collection of scientific resources.
2. Teach section offers an EMBL computer-based teaching resource, a recorded Zoom demonstration of how to use it, and an additional collection of teaching resources.

The course workload is designed around ‘recommended‘ content, including pre-recorded lectures and pedagogical materials. The time commitment may vary depending on your interests and engagement with the materials. No live or Q&A sessions are intended throughout this course.

What will you learn in this course?

By the end of this course you will:

• Expand your understanding of the key molecular biology techniques used in current life science research
• Appreciate the application of these techniques in basic research and beyond
• Enhance your secondary school teaching with comprehensive materials on molecular biology techniques.

Course Registration

Register for the course any day by 1 December and explore the content we have in store for you. Click on the “Register here” button below or the “Apply” button in the sidebar to register for the course taking place on the EMBL eLearning platform eCampus. Once you submit the form, a course link will become available and sent to your inbox.

If you’re already an eCampus user, the course link will take you directly to the course, where you can enrol.

If you’re not yet registered on eCampus, please review the EMBL GDPR and follow the steps to create a new account. After your account is set up, go to the eCampus Home tab, where the Molecular Biology Techniques 2024 course will be listed at the top.

You can then enter the course from there and explore the content at your own pace until 1 December 2024 at midnight.

If you have any problems logging in, please contact teodora.dobreva@embl.de every working day between 9 am and 5 pm CET.

We hope to see you there!

Organiser

This training course is organised by EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement office in partnership with Merck.

EMBL Science Education and Public Engagement
EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement office shares the scientific discoveries of EMBL with young people, teachers and the diverse public in Europe and beyond. Our education programmes convey complex, cutting-edge topics in life science research in an exciting and insightful way, fostering the discovery of current research trends, the scientific method, and scientific career paths. Our teacher training courses empower educators to bring modern life sciences into the classroom. Visit our website for further information about our activities.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. More than 64,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2022, Merck generated sales of € 22.2 billion in 66 countries.