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551-0336-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Methods in Cellular Biochemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. Dr. Matthias Peter, Prof. Dr. Volodymyr Korkhov, Dr. Ivo Zemp, Prof. Dr. Tatjana Kleele, Prof. Dr. Thomas Michaels
Number of participants limited to 19. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:00

Abstract

Students will learn about biochemical approaches to analyze cellular functions. The course consists of practical projects in small groups, lectures and literature discussions. The course concludes with the presentation of results at a poster session.

Objective

Students will learn to design, carry out and assess experiments using current biochemical and cell biological strategies to analyze cellular functions in model systems. In particular they will learn novel imaging techniques along with biochemical approaches to understand fundamental cellular pathways. Furthermore, they will learn to assess strengths and limitations of the different approaches and be able to discuss their validity for the analysis of cellular functions.

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 Methods in Cellular Biochemistry
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 3rd quarter of the autumn 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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