Ulrich Suter: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022

Name	Prof. Dr. Ulrich Suter
Field	Zellbiologie
Address	Inst. f. Molecular Health Sciences ETH Zürich, HPL F 36 Otto-Stern-Weg 7 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 34 32
E-mail	ueli.suter@biol.ethz.ch
Department	Biology
Relationship	Full Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
551-0127-00L	Fundamentals of Biology III: Multicellularity	8 credits	6G	M. Stoffel, M. Künzler, O. Y. Martin, U. Suter, S. Werner, A. Wutz, S. C. Zeeman
Abstract	The lecture conveys the fundamental concepts underlying multicellularity with an emphasis on the molecular basis of multicellular biological systems and their functional integration into coherent wholes. The structural and functional specialization in multicellular organisms will be discussed by highlighting common and specific functions in fungi, plants, and animals (including humans).
Learning objective	1.Students can describe advantages and challenges associated with being multicellular and outline independent solutions that organisms have developed to cope with the challenges of complex multicellularity . 2.Students can explain how the internal and external structures of fungi, plants and animals function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. 3.Students can explain the basic pathways and mechanisms of cellular communication regulating cellular behavior (cell adhesion, metabolism, proliferation, reproduction, development). 4.Students can describe how a single cell develops from one cell into many, each with different specialized functions.
Content	The lecture introduces the structural and functional specialization in fungi, plants and animals, including humans. After providing an overview on the diversity of eukaryotic organisms, the lecture will discuss how fungi, plants, animals and humans have evolved structures and strategies to cope with the challenges of multicellularity. The molecular basis underlying communication, coordination and differentiation will be conveyed and complemented by key aspects of reproduction, metabolism development, and regeneration. Topics include form and function of fungi and plants, human anatomy and physiology, metabolism, cell signaling, adhesion, stem cells, regeneration, reproduction, and development.
Literature	Alberts et al. 'Molecular Biology of the Cell' 6th edition Smith A.M., et al. “Plant Biology” Garland Science, New York, Oxford Campbell “Biology”, 11th Edition
Prerequisites / Notice	Some lecture are held in English.
551-0512-00L	Current Topics in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 8.	2 credits	1S	U. Suter
Abstract	The course is a literature seminar or "journal club". Each Friday a student, or a member of the Suter Lab in the Institute of Molecular Health Sciences, will present a paper from the recent literature.
Learning objective	The course introduces you to recent developments in the fields of cellular and molecular neurobiology. It also supports you to develop your skills in critically reading the scientific literature. You should be able to grasp what the authors wanted to learn i.e. their goals, why the authors chose the experimental approach they used, the strengths and weaknesses of the experiments and the data presented, and how the work fits into the wider literature in the field. You will present one paper yourself, which provides you with practice in public speaking.
Content	You will present one paper yourself. Give an introduction to the field of the paper, then show and comment on the main results (all the papers we present are available online, so you can show original figures with a beamer). Finish with a summary of the main points and a discussion of their significance. You are expected to take part in the discussion and to ask questions. To prepare for this you should read all the papers beforehand (they will be announced a week in advance of the presentation).
Lecture notes	Presentations will be made available after the seminars.
Prerequisites / Notice	You must attend at least 80% of the journal clubs, and give a presentation of your own. At the end of the semester there will be a 30 minute oral exam on the material presented during the semester. The grade will be based on the exam (45%), your presentation (45%), and a contribution based on your active participation in discussion of other presentations (10%).