Hans-Martin Fischer: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019

Name	Prof. em. Dr. Hans-Martin Fischer
Field	Mikrobiologie
Address	Institut für Mikrobiologie ETH Zürich, HCI F 439 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 632 44 19
E-mail	hansmartin.fischer@biol.ethz.ch
Department	Biology
Relationship	Retired Adjunct Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
551-0314-00L	Microbiology (Part II)	3 credits	2V	W.‑D. Hardt, L. Eberl, H.‑M. Fischer, J. Piel, J. Vorholt-Zambelli
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 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.
Lecture notes	Updated handouts will be provided during the class.
Literature	Current literature references will be provided during the lectures.
Prerequisites / Notice	English
551-0344-00L	Plant-Microbe Interactions Number of participants limited to 10. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.	6 credits	7G	H.‑M. Fischer, J. Vorholt-Zambelli
Abstract	Lab course. In small groups projects of relevance to current research questions in the field of plant-microbe interactions are addressed.
Objective	Introduction to relevant subjects of the biology of plant-associated microorganisms. Training in practical work in a research laboratory. Exposure to current research topics in the field of plant-microbe interactions. Scientific writing in form of a research report.
Content	Research project on plant-associated microorganisms (i.e. Bradyrhizobium, Methylobacterium, Sphingomonas). The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, community analysis, plant inoculation experiments, phenotypic analysis, plant transformation, (fluorescence) microscopy, monitoring gene expression
Lecture notes	none
Literature	Will be provided for each of the projects at the beginning of the course.
551-1106-00L	Progress Reports in Microbiology and Immunology Students must sign up via secr.micro.biol.ethz.ch	0 credits	5S	J. Piel, M. Aebi, H.‑M. Fischer, W.‑D. Hardt, A. Oxenius, J. Vorholt-Zambelli
Abstract	Presentation and discussion of current research results in the field of Microbiology and Infection Immunology
Objective	Precise and transparent presentation of research findings in relation to the current literature, critical discussion of experimental data and their interpretation, development and presentation of future research aims
551-1126-00L	Technologies in Molecular Microbiology	4 credits	2V	H.‑M. Fischer, B. Christen, M. Christen, further lecturers
Abstract	The lecture course provides an advanced understanding of modern techniques used in molecular microbiology. Current technologies and research directions in molecular microbiology including applied aspects will be illustrated with paper discussions. The format is a lecture course enriched by group activities.
Objective	The lecture course aims at providing principles of modern techniques used in molecular microbiology. Emphasis is on genetic, biochemical, and cellular analysis including also bioinformatics aspects. Discussion of a set of commonly applied technologies will assist students in evaluating current research in molecular microbiology and choosing appropriate methods for their own demands.
Content	Important genetic, biochemical, biophysical, bioinformatic and structural analysis methods will be presented that are used to gain a deeper understanding of the molecular principles and mechanisms underlying basic physiological processes in prokaryotes. Applied aspects of molecular microbiology and current research in this area will also be covered. List of topics: - Analysis of genes, genomes and transcriptomes - Analysis of proteins, proteomes and microbial systems - Synthetic biology
Lecture notes	Updated handouts will be provided during the class.
Literature	Current literature references, relevant papers and handouts will be provided during the lectures.
Prerequisites / Notice	The following lecturers will contribute to the course: Prof. Beat Christen (ETH) Dr. Matthias Christen (ETH) Prof. Hans-Martin Fischer (ETH) Dr. Jonas Grossmann (FGCZ) Dr. Florian Freimoser (Agroscope) Dr. Bernd Roschitzki (FGCZ) Dr. Roman Spörri (ETH)