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752-4001-00L 2 Credits BSC , SHE D-USYS , D-BIOL , D-CHAB , D-BAUG , D-HEST

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Microbiology

Mikrobiologie

Lecturers: PD Dr. Markus Schuppler, Prof. Dr. Martin Pilhofer, Dr. Marco La Fortezza, Prof. Dr. Serina Robinson

Examiners: PD Dr. Markus Schuppler, Prof. Dr. Gregory Velicer, Prof. Dr. Martin Pilhofer, Prof. Dr. Serina Robinson

Some parts of the lecture will be taught in English.

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Abstract

Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology with main focus on Microbial Cell Structure and Function, Molecular Genetics, Microbial Growth, Metabolic Diversity, Phylogeny and Taxonomy, Prokaryotic Diversity, Human-Microbe Interactions, Biotechnology.

Objective

Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology.

Content

Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Themen: Bakterielle Zellbiologie, Molekulare Genetik, Wachstumsphysiologie, Biochemische Diversität, Phylogenie und Taxonomie, Prokaryotische Vielfalt, Interaktion zwischen Menschen und Mikroorganismen sowie Biotechnologie.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Wird von den jeweiligen Dozenten ausgegeben.

Literature

Die Behandlung der Themen erfolgt auf der Basis des Lehrbuchs Brock, Biology of Microorganisms

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , SHE
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: Einfacher Taschenrechner
Digital: The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Die Prüfungsfragen zu den auf Englisch unterrichteten Teilen werden auf Deutsch und Englisch gestellt.The exam questions related to the parts taught in English will be provided in German and English.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Mikrobiologie Teile der Vorlesung werden auf Englisch gehalten. Some parts of the lecture will be taught in English.	Mon 08:15-10:00 (ML D 28)	2 h weekly

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