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551-0339-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Dynamics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. Dr. Matthias Peter, Prof. Dr. Karsten Weis, Dr. Elisa Dultz
Number of participants limited to 18. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:10

Abstract

Application of current experimental strategies to study the dynamics of complex and highly regulated cellular processes.

Objective

In this course, students will - learn what principles govern cellular dynamics and how these are regulated. - learn to evaluate and to apply current strategies to study the dynamics of complex and highly regulated cellular processes

Content

During this Block-Course, the students will learn to (1) describe the important mechanisms and regulators of dynamic processes in cells, (2) perform experimental techniques to quantify dynamic cellular processes, (3) evaluate and compare experimental strategies and model systems, (4) formulate and present scientific concepts in an oral presentation. Topics discussed will include - mobility in the cell (passive and active) - compartmentalization (by membranes and via phase separation) - examples of cell biological processes dependent on mobility and compartmentalization. Students will work in small groups in individual labs on one research project (8 full days of practical work; every group of students will stay in the same lab during the entire course). The projects are close to the actual research carried out in the participating research groups, but with a clear connection to the subject of the course.

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
Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Dynamics
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 1st 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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