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227-0945-00L 6 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET

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Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Alfredo Franco-Obregon

4 credit points under the programme regulations 2001

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:34

Abstract

This course deals with the strategy of life from a mechanistic and thermodynamic perspective. The course will commence with the evolutionary milestones that gave way to higher multi-cellular organisms and will end with the integrative behavior of cellular networks. Original scientific manuscripts will supplement the course text aimed at highlighting recent technological advances in cell biology.

Objective

After completing this course, engineering students will be able to apply their previous training in the quantitative and physical sciences to the realm of the cell and to understand the breadth of unanswered questions remaining in cell biology.

Content

This course will deal with the strategy of life from a mechanistic and thermodynamic perspective commencing with the advent of biological membranes and terminating with complex cell behavior. When applicable, original scientific manuscripts will supplement the course text and will highlight recent technological advances addressing previously unanswered questions in cell biology.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course scripts are available at the following link:http://www.master-biomed.ethz.ch/education/bio_courses/Cellmolbiol

Literature

“Molecular Biology of the Cell” (4th Ed.) by Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Raff, Roberts, and Walter.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: One page sheet of notes, no calculators.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers	Tue 08:15-10:00 (ETZ E 8) Wed 13:15-15:00 (ETZ E 9)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Bioprocess & Biomechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Basic Courses
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Majors
  - Systems and Control (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)