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551-0347-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Polarity

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Dr. Ruth Kroschewski, Prof. Dr. Matthias Peter, Dr. Stefan Luschnig
Examiners: Dr. Ruth Kroschewski
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Abstract

Introduction to the principles and molecular mechanisms of cell polarity, using the three model systems S. cerevisiae (yeast), D. melanogaster (fly) and mammalian epithelial cells.

Objective

The students learn to describe the principles and molecular mechanisms of cell polarity, using the three model systems S. cerevisiae (yeast), D. melanogaster (fly) and mammalian epithelial cells. Based on lectures, discussions, presentations and practical lab work the students will be able to compare experimental strategies in different model systems, and to develop open questions in the field of cell polarity.

Content

During this Block-Course, the students will learn to (1) describe and compare the principles and molecular mechanisms of cell polarity in the yeast S. cerevisiae, the fly D. melanogaster and mammalian epithelial cells, (2) apply, evaluate and compare experimental strategies in the different model systems, and (3) select the best model system to answer a particular question. Students in groups of 2 or max 3 will be integrated into a research project connected to the subject of the course, within one of the participating research groups (Barral, Kroschewski, Luschning).

Resources

Literature

Documentation and recommended literature (review articles and selected primary literature) will be provided during the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es wird nur der Hauptexaminator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Polarity
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 2. Viertel des Herbstsemesters Ort: HPM D7, ETH Hönggerberg (beschränkt auf max. 9 Teilnehmende)
No time listed 100 h semesterly

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