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551-1303-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BIOL
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Current Research Topics in Cellular Biochemistry

Lecturers: Dr. Ernesto Di Iorio, Prof. em. Dr. Ari Helenius, Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Dr. Patrick Meraldi, Prof. Dr. Vikram Panse, Dr. Claus Maria Azzalin
Examiners: Dr. Ernesto Di Iorio, Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Kutay, Dr. Patrick Meraldi, Prof. Dr. Vikram Panse, Dr. Claus Maria Azzalin
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Abstract

Introduction, presentation, evaluation and critical discussion of recent scientific articles in the research area of cellular biochemistry.

Objective

The students will be able to introduce, present, evaluate and critically discuss recent scientific articles in the research area of cellular biochemistry.

Content

The course is composed of seminar lectures on specific topics, followed by discussions of scientific papers relevant to these topics. The students will work in small groups under the supervision of a coach. Each group prepares and presents a lecture, and leads a critical discussion of the selected articles. While being exposed to advanced research in cellular biochemistry, the students practice the critical reading of scientific literature, the evaluation of experimental approaches and the interpretation of results.

Resources

Literature

The relevant references to primary literature and review articles will be provided during the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
The grades will be composed of the presented seminars (50%) and the active participation during the discussions (50%).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Current Research Topics in Cellular Biochemistry
The course is limited to a maximum of 18 students. The deadline for registration is Friday 13th September 2008.
  • Fri 08:45-10:30 (HPM D 7.2)
2 h weekly

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