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551-0313-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-BIOL , D-BSSE , D-CHAB
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Microbiology (Part I)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hauke Hennecke, Prof. em. Dr. Markus Aebi, Prof. Dr. Wolf-Dietrich Hardt, Dr. Hubert Hilbi, Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:51

Abstract

Advanced lecture class providing a broad overview on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.

Objective

This concept class will be based on common concepts (Grundlagen der Biologie IIB, Teil Mikrobiologie) and introduce to the enormous diversity among bacteria and archaea. It will cover the current research on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.

Content

Advanced class covering the state of the research in bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Updated handouts will be provided during the class.

Literature

Current literature references will be provided during the lectures.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 75 minutes
Aids
simple non-programmable calculator
Prüfungssprachen Deutsch und Englisch.D-BIOL students are obliged to take Microbiology I and II and to write the exam for both parts of the lecture on the same day. For students from other departments, the home department decides whether both parts of the lecture are obligatory and whether both parts of the lecture must be taken on the same day.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Microbiology (Part I)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 7)
2 h weekly

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