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551-0351-00L 6 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Membrane Biology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. Dr. Samuel C. Zeeman, Prof. Dr. Volodymyr Korkhov, Dr. Polina Isaikina, Dr. Richard Alfred Kammerer
Number of participants limited to 17. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:38

Abstract

The course will introduce the students to the key concepts in membrane biology and will allow them to be involved in laboratory projects related to that broad field. The course will consist of lectures, literature discussions, and practical laboratry work in small groups. Results of the practical projects will be presented during the poster session at the end of the course.

Objective

The aim of the course is to expose the students to a wide range of modern research areas encompassed by the field of membrane biology.

Content

Students will be engaged in research projects aimed at understanding the biological membranes at the molecular, organellar and cellular levels using different research models (microbes, mammalian cell lines, plants etc.). Students will design and perform experiments, evaluate experimental results, analyze the current scientific literature and understand the relevance of their work in the context of the current state of the membrane biology field.

Resources

Lecture Notes

No script

Literature

The recommended literature, including reviews and primary research articles, will be provided during the course

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Students 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 Membrane Biology
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 2nd quarter of the autumn semester
  • Tue 12:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Wed 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Thu 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
  • Fri 07:45-16:30 (HPM D 7.2)
100 h semesterly

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