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551-0351-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Membrane Biology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. em. Dr. Gebhard Schertler, Prof. Dr. Volodymyr Korkhov, Dr. Antia Rodriguez-Villalon
Number of participants limited to 18. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course (keep reserve masks ready) -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:22

Abstract

The course will introduce the students to the key concepts in membrane biology and will allow them to be involved in laboratory projects related to that broad field. The course will consist of lectures, literature discussions, and practical laboratory work in small groups. Results of the practical projects will be presented during the poster session at the end of the course.

Objective

The aim of the course is to expose the students to a wide range of modern research areas encompassed by the field of membrane biology.

Content

Students will be engaged in research projects aimed at understanding the biological membranes at the molecular, organellar and cellular levels. Students will design and perform experiments, evaluate experimental results, analyze the current scientific literature and understand the relevance of their work in the context of the current state of the membrane biology field.

Resources

Lecture Notes

No script

Literature

The recommended literature, including reviews and primary research articles, will be provided during the course

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Membrane Biology
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 2nd quarter of the autumn semester
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • 16.10 Date 11:30-17:00 (LFW B 52)
  • 22.10 Date 14:15-18:00 (LFW B 52)
  • 28.10 Date 14:15-18:00 (LFW B 52)
  • 29.10 Date 09:15-13:00 (LFW B 52)
100 h semesterly

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