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A Problem-Based Approach to Cellular Biochemistry
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:39
Abstract
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify, design, plan and defend an independent research project. The course milestones include guided acquisition of a defined area of research, identification of key open questions, development of an experimental strategy to address a defined question, and formulation of this strategy within the framework of a research project proposal.
Objective
Working independently, students will acquire an overview of a defined research area, and identify important open questions. In addition, they will develop an experimental strategy to address a defined question, and to formulate this strategy within the framework of a research project proposal.
Content
The students will work in groups and individually in close contact with a tutor, who is an ETH Prof or senior scientist. Students will develop group and/or individual research overviews with open questions and individual research project proposals, with guidance from the tutor through regular meetings. The students will write both the research overview with open questions and the project proposal in short reports, and present and defend their project ideas to their colleagues and a panel of experts. Througout the semester, workshops will guide development and provide informal feedback to student project proposals.
Resources
Literature
The identification of appropriate literature is a component of the course.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 15
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
A Problem-Based Approach to Cellular Biochemistry
The course will occasionally take place from 7:45 to 11:30 hrs.
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2 h weekly |