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551-0103-00L 5 Credits BSC , MSC D-CHAB , D-PHYS , D-MATL , D-MAVT , D-BIOL , D-ITET , D-HEST
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Fundamentals of Biology IIA: Cell Biology

GL der Biologie IIA: Zellbiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ulrich Suter, Prof. em. Dr. Ari Helenius, Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner, Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Prof. em. Dr. Ernst Hafen
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:15:02

Abstract

The goal of this course is to provide students with a wide general understanding cell biology. With this material as a foundation, students have enough of a cell biological basis to begin their specialization in fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacological sciences, molecular biology, and others.

Objective

The goal of this course is to provide students with a wide general understanding cell biology. With this material as a foundation, students have enough of a cell biological basis to begin their specialization in fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacological sciences, molecular biology, and others.

Content

The focus is animal cells and the development of multicellular organisms with a clear emphasis on the molecular basis of cellular structures and phenomena. The topics include biological membranes, the cytoskeleton, protein sorting, energy metabolism, cell cycle and division, viruses, extracellular matrix, cell signaling, and the development process.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lectures are presented in the Powerpoint format. These are available on the WEB for ETH students over the nethz (https://www.bc.biol.ethz.ch/teaching/) and they are also available as a CD both before and after the course. Some lectures are available on the ETH WEB site in a live format (Livestream) at the above WEB site.

Literature

The lectures follow Alberts et al. ‘Molecular Biology of the Cell’ Fourth edition 2002 ISBN 0-8153-3218-1 (Hardbound) or ISBN 0-8153-4072-9. Also available in German.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
Erlaubt sind Wörterbücher für fremdsprachige Studierende.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture GL der Biologie IIA: Zellbiologie
  • Mon 10:45-12:30 (HCI G 3)
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 3)
  • Thu 08:45-09:30 (HCI G 3)
5 h weekly

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