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551-1300-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Cause and Consequences of Unstable Genomes

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Dr. Ruth Kroschewski, Dr. Constance Beyer, Prof. Dr. Kirsten Bomblies, Prof. Dr. Madhav Jagannathan, Prof. Dr. Gabriel Neurohr
Number of participants limited to 14. 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. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -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

The course will introduce students to key concepts and laboratory research within the broad field of "Genome stability".

Objective

Students will learn to design, apply and evaluate current research strategies in a wide range of modern research areas encompassing the broad field of "Genome stability".

Content

The course will consist of lectures, practical laboratory work in small groups, informal progress report sessions, and the presentation of laboratory work. Lectures will expose students to key concepts and techniques in the field. Students will team into small groups and work in one laboratory for the duration of the course. Students will meet regularly for informal "progress report" discussions of their projects. Student performance will be assessed based on the quality of their practical work, a written exam on frontal lecture material, and a presentation of their practical work.

Resources

Literature

Documentation and recommended literature in the form of 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 Cause and Consequences of Unstable Genomes
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 3rd quarter of the spring 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)
100 h semesterly

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