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551-0309-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-INFK , D-BIOL , D-CHAB , D-BSSE , D-HEST

Concepts in Modern Genetics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Alex Hajnal, Prof. Dr. Olivier Voinnet, Erich Albert Brunner
Information for UZH students: Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module BIO348 at UZH. Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students:
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:29

Abstract

Concepts of modern genetics and genomics, including principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference.

Objective

This course focuses on the concepts of classical and modern genetics and genomics.

Content

The topics include principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Scripts and additional material will be provided during the semester.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
None
Antworten in deutscher Sprache werden akzeptiert.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Concepts in Modern Genetics
**gemeinsam mit der Universität Zürich**
No time listed 4 h weekly

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