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551-0128-00L 8 Credits BSC , SHE D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Fundamentals of Biology I

Grundlagen der Biologie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ruth Kroschewski, Prof. Dr. Markus Künzler, Dr. Matthias Gstaiger, Dr. Antoine Cléry, Dr. Elisa Dultz, Dr. Christoph Hartmut Giese
Registrations via myStudies until 26.01.2025 at the latest. Subsequent registrations will not be considered.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:00

Abstract

This 1st year Laboratory course introduces the students to the basic experimental techniques used in the classical and modern molecular biosciences. In the first year (Praktikum GL BioI) the students will be introduced into the basic concepts and methods of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 12 consecutive course days.

Objective

Introduction to the biology of unicellular organisms and practical experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques. General Praktikum-information and course material can be obtained from Moodle. The general Praktikum information (Assignment list and Instructions) will also be sent to the students directly (E-mail).

Content

This 1st year Laboratory course introduces the students to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. Students will participate in 12 consecutive course days. The practical will operate in two shifts on Thursday and Friday and requires in addition theoretical preparation via Moodle. morning shift 8:00-13:00 afternoon shift 13:30-18:30 Program Day 1: Handling and detection of microorganisms Day 2: Morphological, biochemical and genetic differentiation of microorganisms Day 3: Biotic interactions and genetics of bacteria Day 4: Metabolism and physiology of bacteria Day 5: DNA extraction, tranformation (E.coli, yeast) Day 6: RNA extraction, Life cycle of eukaryotic cells Day 7: Purification of TAQ polymerase from E coli by ionexchange chromatography Day 8: Characterizing fractions of the purification of TAQ polymerase (SDS-PAGE, WB) Day 9: mRNA splicing in yeast by RT-PCR and purified TAQ polymerase Day 10: Affinity chromatography, protein crystallization Day 11: Enzyme kinetics Day 12: Protein folding, stability and structure

Resources

Lecture Notes

Laboratory manuals can be downloaded from Moodle

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Ihre Anwesenheit ist an allen 12 Praktikumstagen obligatorisch. Abwesenheiten werden nur bei Vorliegen eines ärztlichen Attests akzeptiert. Über Ausnahmen in besonders dringenden Fällen entscheidet der Studiendelegierte des D-BIOL.Studierende, welche die Lehrveranstaltung belegt haben, aber nicht absolvieren werden, müssen die Belegung der Lehrveranstaltung bis Ende zweiter Semesterwoche löschen. Studierende, die ab Beginn der dritten Semesterwoche den Kurs belegt haben, aber nicht absolvieren, erhalten automatisch die Bewertung «Nicht-Bestanden».

Registration & Places

Max Places
300
Signup End
26.01.2025

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Grundlagen der Biologie I
  • Thu 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 374)
  • Thu 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 378)
  • Thu 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 392)
  • Thu 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 396)
  • Fri 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 374)
  • Fri 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 378)
  • Fri 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 392)
  • Fri 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 396)
  • 05.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 374)
  • 05.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 378)
  • 05.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 392)
  • 05.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 396)
  • 06.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 374)
  • 06.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 378)
  • 06.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 392)
  • 06.06 Date 07:45-18:30 (HCI E 396)
8 h weekly

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