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551-0103-00L 5 Credits BSC D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-CHAB

Fundamentals of Biology II: Cell Biology

Grundlagen der Biologie II: Zellbiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ulrich Suter, Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner, Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. em. Dr. Gebhard Schertler, Dr. Ivo Zemp
Only for - Biologie BSc (Programme Regulations 2013), - Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Programme Regulations 2013) - Health Sciences and Technology BSc (Programme Regulations 2017)
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:54

Abstract

The goal of this course is to provide students with a wide general understanding in cell biology. With this material as a foundation, students have enough of a cell biological basis to begin their specialization not only in cell biology but also in related fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacological sciences, molecular biology, and others.

Objective

The goal of this course is to provide students with a wide general understanding cell biology. With this material as a foundation, students have enough of a cell biological basis to begin their specialization not only in cell biology but also in related fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacological sciences, molecular biology, and others.

Content

The focus is animal cells and the development of multicellular organisms with a clear emphasis on the molecular basis of cellular structures and phenomena. The topics include biological membranes, the cytoskeleton, protein sorting, energy metabolism, cell cycle and division, viruses, extracellular matrix, cell signaling, embryonic development and cancer research.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lectures are presented in the Powerpoint format. These are available on the WEB for ETH students over the nethz (Moodle). Some lectures are available on the ETH WEB site in a live format (Livestream) at the above WEB site.

Literature

The lectures follow Alberts et al. `Molecular Biology of the Cell' 6th edition, 2014, ISBN 9780815344322 (hard cover) and ISBN 9780815345244 (paperback).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
Erlaubt sind Wörterbücher für fremdsprachige Studierende.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Grundlagen der Biologie II: Zellbiologie
Lehrveranstaltung im Selbststudium. Keine Anwesenheit erforderlich. Videoaufzeichnungen des Herbstsemesters 2020 werden den Studierenden zur Verfügung gestellt. Die Lehrveranstaltung wird zum letzten Mal im HS 2021 angeboten.
No time listed 5 h weekly

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