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551-0334-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Molecular Defense Mechanisms of Fungi

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Markus Künzler
Number of participants limited to 6. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:01

Abstract

The course offers an introduction into the molecular biology of fungi by participation in a current research project on Molecular Defense Mechanisms of Fungi. The performed experiments, in conjunction with accompanying seminars should enable the students to answer questions regarding central aspects of innate defense mechanisms and the life style of multicellular fungi.

Objective

The course should enable the students to answer questions regarding central aspects of innate defense mechanisms and the life style of multicellular fungi, and their experimental accessibility.

Content

Experiments include the isolation, identification and characterization of defense effector molecules from multicellular fungi. Methods include molecular genetics, biochemistry, mass spectrometry and biotoxicity assays towards different model organisms including fungi, bacteria, insects and nematodes. Experiments are supported by seminars giving an overview over Fungal Defense Mechanisms and Fungal Lifestyle.

Resources

Literature

http://www.micro.biol.ethz.ch/research/aebi/kuenzler/publications

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es wird nur der hauptverantwortliche Examinator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.The "Performance assessment" is composed of: Oral presentation of results; short oral exam (20') at the end of the course; written report and performance in the laboratoryStudents 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 Molecular Defense Mechanisms of Fungi
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 4th quarter of the spring semester.
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HCI F 420)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 420)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 420)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HCI F 420)
100 h semesterly

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