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Biology I: General Biology I

Biologie I: Allgemeine Biologie I

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Nikolaus Amrhein

Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Nikolaus Amrhein, Prof. em. Dr. Markus Aebi

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:53:00

Abstract

Basics of structure, formation and function of cells and biomacromolecules, as well as basic classical and molecular genetics and the mechanisms of evolution.The lecture is the first in a series of two lectures given over two semesters for students with biology as as a basic subject.

Objective

The understanding of the basic principles of structure and function of living organisms, with particular emphasis on higher plants, from the molecular to the organismic level.

Content

The chemical framework for life, water and the suitability of the environment for life, carbon and the molecular variety of life, the structure and function of biological macromolecules, introduction to metabolism. A tour through the cell, membranes and their structures and functions, cell respiration and the creation of chemical energy, photosynthesis, cell reproduction.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

- Textbook 'Biology', 5th edition by N.A. Campbell - J. B. Reece, L.G. Mitchell, Addison Wesley - Longman 1999, or corresponding German translation ('Biologie', Spektrum Akademischer Verlag)

General Information

Language: German
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: Keine Hilfsmittel.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Allgemeine Biologie I	Wed 09:15-10:00 (ETA F 5) Fri 10:15-12:00 (ETA F 5)	3 h weekly