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551-0104-00L 8 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Fundamentals of Biology II

GL der Biologie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Nikolaus Amrhein, Prof. em. Dr. Fritz Thoma, Prof. em. Dr. Theo Wallimann, Dr. Ned Mantei, Prof. em. Dr. Klaus Apel, Prof. em. Dr. Ulrich Suter, PD Dr. Pauli Kallio, Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger, Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner, Prof. Dr. Isabelle Mansuy, Prof. em. Dr. Wilhelm Gruissem, Dr. Hans-Dietmar Beer, Prof. Dr. Markus Künzler, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Krek, Dr. Dietbert Neumann, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Jessberger, PD Dr. Werner Kovacs
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Abstract

This introductory Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. In the second year (present laboratory course) the student does 4 experiments each in Microbiology, Plant Physiology, and Cell Biology. Each experiment takes one full day.

Objective

Introduction to theoretical and experimental biology: Part II Web-Address for general Practicum-info: http://www.biol.ethz.ch/education/praktikum/GLBioII

Content

The class is divided into three blocks: Cell biology, microbiology and plant physiology. Each module is four weeks long.- Cell biology: - Cells: Cell types, cell staining methods, cell fusion & cell motility, - Tissue and development: histology of mice embryos & embryogenesis - Repair mechanisms: DNA repair & wound healing, - Literature, computer projects & presentations - Microbiology: - Introduction for microbiological methods and techniques, detection of microorganism form environment & microbiology of food products - morphology and diagnostics of microorganisms & antimicrobial products, - genetics of microorganisms & fungi - plant-bacteria-interactions, microbial pest control, introduction to mycology. Plant physiology: - Plants and light - Phytohormones and other growth factors - Molecular biology and herbicides - Plants and water homeostasis - Literature and presentations The students will also prepare short presentations (approx. 10 min) of the various topics within this course.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Microbiology: A lab manual of 80 pages for microbiology (8 CHF) will be provided. Additional information is availabe @http://team.biol.ethz.ch/e-learn/551-0104-00L(Username: d\nethz-username; Password: nethz-password).Cell biology: Scripts and further information is availabe fromhttp://www.cell.biol.ethz.ch/teaching/bachel/glpraktikumPlant physiology: Hard copies of the script will be handed

Literature

Protocols for microbiology part of the lab course are provided in the lab manual

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course GL der Biologie II
  • Fri 07:45-11:30 (HCI E 396)
  • Fri 07:45-11:30 (HPK D 3)
  • Fri 07:45-11:30 (HPM C 24)
  • Fri 07:45-11:30 (HPM C 25)
  • Fri 07:45-11:30 (HPM C 26)
  • Fri 08:00-12:00 (Y17 L 5)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW B 3)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW C 31)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW C 4)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HCI E 396)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HPK D 3)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HPM C 24)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HPM C 25)
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HPM C 26)
  • Fri 13:00-17:00 (Y17 L 5)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFW B 3)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFW C 31)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFW C 4)
8 h weekly

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