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551-0126-00L 6 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL

Fundamentals of Biology II: Cells

Grundlagen der Biologie II: Zellen

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. Dr. Wolf-Dietrich Hardt, Prof. Dr. Frédéric Allain, Prof. Dr. Matthias Peter, Prof. Dr. Karsten Weis, Dr. Ivo Zemp
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Rudolf Glockshuber, Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban, Prof. Dr. Wolf-Dietrich Hardt, Prof. Dr. Frédéric Allain, Prof. Dr. Matthias Peter, Prof. Dr. Kaspar Locher, Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli, Prof. Dr. Jörn Piel, Prof. Dr. Karsten Weis, Dr. Ivo Zemp
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:04

Abstract

The lecture provides an introduction to the function and regulations of cells.

Objective

Introduction to the function and regulation of cells

Content

The lecture introduces a basic understanding of the structure, organization, function and regulation of the cell. The lecture is divided into two main sections: Part 1: Cell Biology of Prokaryotes, evolution, populations This section covers the general principles of the structure and regulation of prokaryotic cells, and explains the genetics and the evolution of bacteria. Part II: Unifying concepts in Eukarya This part of the lecture gives a broad introduction into the general structure of eukaryotic cells and illustrates key concepts such as intracellular architecture, transport mechanisms and the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The newly conceived lecture is supported by scripts.

Literature

The lecture is supported by scripts. Furthermore, the textbook "Molecular Biology of the Cell", Alberts et al. 6th edition, Taylor and Francis, and "Brock Biology of Microorganisms", Madigan et al. 15th edition, Pearson can be used as support for the lecture.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes and 150 minutes
Aids
einfacher Taschenrechner
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Prüfungsfragen können in Deutsch und Englisch beantwortet werden.Der Jahreskurs wird aus zwei schriftlichen Teilprüfungen bestehen:Teilprüfung 1 (150 Min.) des Jahreskurses wird zusammen mit dem entsprechenden Semesterkurs 551-0125-00L "Grundlagen der Biologie I: von den Molekülen zur Biochemie der Zellen" stattfinden.Teilprüfung 2 (150 Min. ) des Jahreskurses wird zusammen mit dem entsprechenden Semesterkurs 551-0126-00L "Grundlagen der Biologie II: Zellen" stattfinden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Grundlagen der Biologie II: Zellen
  • Mon 11:45-13:30 (HCI G 3)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG F 1)
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HCI G 3)
5 h weekly

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