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Cell Biology
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:04
Abstract
This Course introduces principle concepts, techniques, and experimental strategies used in modern Cell Biology. Major topics include: neuron-glia interactions in health and disease; mitochondrial dynamics; stem cell biology; growth factor action in development, tissue repair and disease; cell metabolism, in particular sensing and signaling mechanisms, cell organelles, and lipid metabolism.
Objective
-To prepare the students for successful and efficient lab work by learning how to ask the right questions and to use the appropriate techniques in a research project. -To convey knowledge about neuron-glia interactions in health and disease. - To provide information on different types of stem cells and their function in health and disease -To provide information on growth factor signaling in development, repair and disease and on the use of growth factors or their receptors as drug targets for major human diseases -To convey knowledge on the mechanisms underlying repair of injured tissues -To provide the students with an overview of mitochondrial dynamics. -Providing an understanding of RNA processing reactions and their regulations. -To provide a comprehensive understanding of metabolic sensing mechanisms occurring in different cell types and organelles in response to glucose, hormones, oxygen, nutrients as well as lipids, and to discuss downstream signaling pathways and cellular responses. -To provide models explaining how disturbances in complex metabolic control networks and bioenergetics can lead to disease and to highlight latest experimental approaches to uncover the intricacies of metabolic control at the cellular and organismal level. -Providing the background and context that foster cross-disciplinary scientific thinking.
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 150 minutes
- Aids
- Wörterbücher für Fremdsprachen sind erlaubt
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Cell Biology |
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4 h weekly |
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Elective Major: Neurosciences (The major in Neurosciences in the Master program Biology ETHZ will no longer be offered from autumn 2019 onwards.)
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Elective Compulsory Concept Courses (See D-BIOL Master Studies Guide)
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Elective Compulsory Concept Courses (See D-BIOL Master Studies Guide)
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Elective Compulsory Concept Courses (See D-BIOL Master Studies Guide)
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Elective Compulsory Concept Courses (See D-BIOL Master Studies Guide)
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