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RNA Biology Lecture Series I: Transcription & Processing & Translation
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:20
Abstract
This course covers aspects of RNA biology related to gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. These include RNA transcription, processing, alternative splicing, editing, export and translation.
Objective
The students should obtain an understanding of these processes, which are at work during gene expression.
Content
Transcription & 3'end formation ; splicing, alternative splicing, RNA editing; the ribosome & translation, translation regulation, RNP biogenesis & nuclear export, mRNA surveillance & mRNA turnover; signal transduction & RNA.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
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RNA Biology Lecture Series I: Transcription & Processing & Translation
«Hybrid»
Studierende besuchen die Lehrveranstaltung alternierende eine Woche in Präsenz, die folgende Woche online.
Erste Unterrichtswoche Präsenz: Nachname beginnend mit «A» bis «L»
Erste Unterrichtswoche Online: Nachname beginnend mit «M» bis «Z»
danach alternierend.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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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 Master Courses (See D-BIOL Master Studies Guide)
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Doctoral Department Biology (More Information at: )