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Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology
Molekulare Genetik und Zellbiologie
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:12
Abstract
This course teaches the basic principles of evolution, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and developmental biology using the example of humans.
Objective
1) Students can explain the importance of evolution for the development of humans and diseases. 2) The students know the cell as the smallest unit of the body. They can explain how the functions of the cell are disturbed in certain diseases and where therapies intervene. They can describe the multiplication of cells in the body and show how errors in this multiplication can lead to diseases. 3) The students know DNA as the basis of life. They can explain how the DNA information is stored and how this information can be reproduced and protected from damage. They can describe how the information is read and translated into proteins. They can explain which mechanisms at the level of DNA, RNA and proteins can cause diseases. 4) Students can explain which technologies can be used to diagnose and treat diseases. 5) Students can explain how people differ genetically and know the molecular basis of these differences. They can explain how these differences can lead to diseases and why some of these differences do not affect diseases. 6) The students know the molecular causes of the most common hereditary diseases and can determine the probability of occurrence and transmission to offspring. 7) Students can explain the biochemical and molecular basis of human reproduction and know the basic principles of human embryonic development. The students can explain which mechanisms can be disturbed by a faulty development.
Resources
Lecture Notes
See MoodlePart of the lecture content will be covered in self-study using learning materials on Moodle. Some hours during the semester will be lecture-free for self-study (will be communicated in the semester schedule on Moodle).
Literature
"Biology - How life works", Morris et al. "Evolutionary Analysis", Herron & Freeman "Genetics: From Genes To Genomes", Goldberg & Fischer "Molecular Biology of the Cell", Alberts et al.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 150 minutes
- Aids
- Wörterbuch
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Molekulare Genetik und Zellbiologie
Beginn der Vorlesung in der 2. Semesterwoche (22.09.bis 19.12.2025)
Vorlesung mit Übungen: Mi 14-16 h
Vorlesung: Do 10-12 h
Übungen: Fr 11-12 h
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5 h weekly |