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551-0104-00L 8 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Fundamentals of Biology II

Grundlagen der Biologie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ulrich Suter, Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner, Dr. Hugo Stocker, Dr. Matthias Gstaiger, PD Dr. Werner Kovacs, Dr. Elisa Dultz, Dr. Christoph Hartmut Giese, PD Dr. Diana Santelia
Registrations via myStudies until 29.1.2020 at the latest. Subsequent registrations will not be considered.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:06

Abstract

This introductory Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. In the second year (Praktikum GL Bio II) the students will perform three praktikum days in:- Molecular Biology- Plant Physiology- Genetics and- Cell Biology II.(total of 12 experiments)Each experiment takes one full day.

Objective

Introduction to theoretical and experimental biology Moodle www-link for general Praktikum-information and course material: Moodle The general Praktikum information (Assignment list, Instructions and Schedule & Performance Sheet) will also be sent to the students directly (E-mail).

Content

The class is divided into four blocks: Cell Biology II, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Plant Physiology. One block lasts three weeks. CELL BIOLOGY II: - Cells: Cell types & staining methods, cell fusion & cell motility, - Tissue and development: histology of mice embryos & embryogenesis - Repair mechanisms: DNA repair & wound healing, GENETICS: - Yeast genetics - Drosophila genetics - Human genetics MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - Molecular biology & protein crystallization - Enzyme kinetics - Redox potential & stability of a protein PLANT PHYSIOLOGY: - Plants and light - Phytohormones and other growth factors - Molecular biology of systemic gene silencing - Literature and presentations The students will also prepare short presentations (approx. 10 min) of the various topics within this course.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Laboratory manualsCELL BIOLOGY II- The protocols can be downloaded from: MoodleMOLECULAR BIOLOGY:- The protocols can be found from: MoodlePLANT PHYSIOLOGY- The protocols can be found from: MoodleGENETICS- The protocols can be found from: Moodle

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Ihre Anwesenheit ist an allen 12 Praktikumstagen obligatorisch. Abwesenheiten werden nur bei Vorliegen eines ärztlichen Attests akzeptiert. Über Ausnahmen in besonders dringenden Fällen entscheidet der Studiendirektor des D-BIOL.

Registration & Places

Max Places
180
Signup End
29.01.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Grundlagen der Biologie II
Groups are selected in myStudies. Das Praktikum wird durch alle Professoren des Departements Biologie unterstützt und durchgeführt.
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Fri 07:45-11:30 (HCI E 396)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 12)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 23.2)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 25.2)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 32)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPL D 34)
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (LFW B 1)
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (LFW C 5)
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (LFW E 13)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW C 31)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW C 4)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Fri 11:45-16:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Fri 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 13)
  • Fri 12:15-17:00 (LFW C 5)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HCI E 396)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HIT H 42)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFW C 31)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFW C 4)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFW E 15)
8 h weekly

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