551-0104-00L Fundamentals of Biology II
| Semester | Spring Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | M. Gstaiger, E. Dultz, C. H. Giese, W. Kovacs, D. Santelia, H. Stocker, U. Suter, S. Werner |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Registrations via myStudies until 30.1.2019 at the latest. Subsequent registrations will not be considered. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-0104-00 P | Grundlagen der Biologie II Groups are selected in myStudies. Das Praktikum wird durch alle Professoren des Departements Biologie unterstützt und durchgeführt. | 8 hrs | M. Gstaiger, E. Dultz, C. H. Giese, W. Kovacs, D. Santelia, H. Stocker, U. Suter, S. Werner |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This introductory Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. In the second year (Praktikum GL Bio II) the students will perform three praktikum days in: - Molecular Biology - Plant Physiology - Genetics and - Cell Biology II. (total of 12 experiments) Each experiment takes one full day. |
| Objective | Introduction to theoretical and experimental biology Moodle www-link for general Praktikum-information and course material: Moodle The general Praktikum information (Assignment list, Instructions and Schedule & Performance Sheet) will also be sent to the students directly (E-mail). |
| Content | The class is divided into four blocks: Cell Biology II, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Plant Physiology. One block lasts three weeks. CELL BIOLOGY II: - Cells: Cell types & staining methods, cell fusion & cell motility, - Tissue and development: histology of mice embryos & embryogenesis - Repair mechanisms: DNA repair & wound healing, GENETICS: - Yeast genetics - Drosophila genetics - Human genetics MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - Molecular biology & protein crystallization - Enzyme kinetics - Redox potential & stability of a protein PLANT PHYSIOLOGY: - Plants and light - Phytohormones and other growth factors - Molecular biology of systemic gene silencing - Literature and presentations The students will also prepare short presentations (approx. 10 min) of the various topics within this course. |
| Lecture notes | Laboratory manuals CELL BIOLOGY II - The protocols can be downloaded from: Moodle MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: - The protocols can be found from: Moodle PLANT PHYSIOLOGY - The protocols can be found from: Moodle GENETICS - The protocols can be found from: Moodle |
| Prerequisites / Notice | THE PRAKTIKUM RULES: Your attendance is obligatory and you have to attend all 12 Praktikum days. Absences are only acceptable if you are able to provide a Doctor’s certificate. The original Dr's certificate has to be given to Dr. M. Gstaiger (HPM F43) within five days of the absence of the Praktikum day. If there will be any exceptional or important situations then you should directly contact the Director of Studies of D-Biol, who will decide if you are allowed to miss a Praktikum day or not. HIGHLY IMPORTANT!! 1. Due to the increased number of students, the official Praktikum registration has to be done, using myStudies, preferably at the end of HS18 but not later than Wednesday January 30, 2019. 2. Later registration is NOT possible and can NOT be accepted! 3. The course registration for FS19 is usually possible at the end of HS18 and you will obtain an E-mail from the Rectorate when the course registration using myStudies is possible. Students can register for a practice group via myStudies. As soon as the course unit is registered in myStudies, a text box appears indicating that a group can be selected. Accordingly, students can select a group in the next step. If more than 180 students register, the surplus students will be placed on a waiting list and then allocated by the course responsible. The Praktikum GL BioII FS19 will take place during the following days and therefore, you have to make sure already now that you do not have any other activities & commitments during these days: PRAKTIKUM DAYS DURING FS19 (Fridays): 22.2 / 1.3 / 8.3 / 15.3 / 22.3 / 29.3 / 5.4 / 12.4 / 3.5 / 10.5 / 17.5 / 24.5 No Praktikum during the Easter break: 19.4.-26.4. 2019 |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 8 credits |
| Examiners | M. Gstaiger, E. Dultz, C. H. Giese, W. Kovacs, D. Santelia, H. Stocker, U. Suter, S. Werner |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Ihre Anwesenheit ist an allen 12 Praktikumstagen obligatorisch. Abwesenheiten werden nur bei Vorliegen eines ärztlichen Attests akzeptiert. Über Ausnahmen in besonders dringenden Fällen entscheidet der Studiendirektor des D-BIOL. |
Learning materials
| Main link | 551-0104-00L Grundlagen der Biologie II |
| Documents | 551-0104-00L Grundlagen der Biologie II |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
Restrictions
| Places | 180 at the most |
| Waiting list | until 18.02.2019 |
| End of registration period | Registration only possible until 30.01.2019 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Bachelor | Core Courses | O |  |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor | Laboratory Courses 2nd Year | O | |