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551-0336-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Methods in Cellular Biochemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. Dr. Matthias Peter, Dr. Ivo Zemp
Number of participants limited to 13. 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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Abstract

Students will learn about biochemical approaches to analyze cellular functions. The course consists of practical projects in small groups, lectures and literature discussions. The course concludes with the presentation of results at a poster session.

Objective

Students will learn to design, carry out and assess experiments using current biochemical and cell biological strategies to analyze cellular functions in model systems. In particular they will learn novel imaging techniques along with biochemical approaches to understand fundamental cellular pathways. Furthermore, they will learn to assess strengths and limitations of the different approaches and be able to discuss their validity for the analysis of cellular functions.

Resources

Literature

Documentation and recommended literature (review articles and selected primary literature) will be provided during the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Methods in Cellular Biochemistry
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 3rd quarter of the autumn semester
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HPM G 7)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPM G 7)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPM G 7)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPM G 7)
100 h semesterly

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