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227-0949-10L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-MATL

Biological Methods for Engineers (Advanced Lab)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Christian Frei
Limited number of participants. Students of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering have priority.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:45

Abstract

The 2 week-long, full-time block course covers basic laboratory skills and safety, cell culture, protein analysis, RNA/DNA Isolation and RT-PCR. Each topic will be introduced, followed by practical work at the bench.

Objective

The goal of this laboratory course is to give students practical exposure to basic techniques of cell and molecular biology.

Content

The goal of this laboratory course is to give students practical exposure to basic techniques of cell and molecular biology.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Written examination (60min; counts 70% to the final grade), and graded presentations during the lab course (counts 30%). Written examination during the last day of the course.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Biological Methods for Engineers (Advanced Lab)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course from June 5 to June 16, 2023. Location to be announced. If the number of registered students exceeds 18, an additional course will be offered. If this is the case, students will be divided equally to both courses.
No time listed 120 h semesterly

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