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551-0307-01L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-INFK , D-BIOL , D-CHAB , D-BSSE
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Molecular and Structural Biology II: Molecular Machines and Cellular Assemblies

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban, Prof. Dr. Martin Pilhofer, Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jonas, Prof. Dr. Manuela Hospenthal, Prof. Dr. Michal Wieczorek
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Rudolf Glockshuber, Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban, Prof. Dr. Eilika Weber-Ban, Prof. Dr. Kaspar Locher, Prof. Dr. Martin Pilhofer, Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jonas, Prof. Dr. Manuela Hospenthal, Prof. Dr. Michal Wieczorek
D-BIOL students are obliged to take part I and part II as a two-semester course.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:00

Abstract

This course on advanced topics in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry will cover the structure and function of cellular assemblies. General topics in biochemistry will be expanded with examples of the function of cellular machines involved in chromatin structure and remodeling, translation, nucleic acid packaging in viruses, cell division and mobility, RNA processing and cell-cell interactions.

Objective

Students will gain a deep understanding of large cellular assemblies and the structure-function relationships governing their function in fundamental cellular processes. The lectures throughout the course will be complemented by exercises and discussions of original research examples to provide students with a deeper understanding of the subjects and to encourage active student participation.

Content

Advanced class covering the state of the research in structural molecular biology of basic cellular processes with emphasis on the function of large cellular assemblies.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Updated handouts will be provided during the class.

Literature

The lecture will be based on the latest literature. Additional suggested literature: Branden, C., and J. Tooze, Introduction to Protein Structure, 2nd ed. (1995). Garland, New York.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
a simple non-programmable calculator

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Molecular and Structural Biology II: Molecular Machines and Cellular Assemblies
  • Mon 11:45-13:30 (HCI J 3)
2 h weekly

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