Nenad Ban: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban |
| Field | Molekulare Strukturbiologie |
| Address | Inst. f. Molekularbiol.u.Biophysik ETH Zürich, HPK H 3 Otto-Stern-Weg 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 27 85 |
| Fax | +41 44 633 12 46 |
| ban@mol.biol.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Biology |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-1323-AAL | Fundamentals of Biology II: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 4 credits | 11R | K. Locher, N. Ban, R. Glockshuber, E. Weber-Ban | |
| Abstract | The course provides an introduction to Biochemistry / Molecular Biology with some emphasis on chemical and biophysical aspects. | ||||
| Learning objective | Topics include the structure-function relationship of proteins / nucleic acids, protein folding, enzymatic catalysis, cellular pathways involved in bioenergetics and the biosynthesis and breakdown of amino acids, glycans, nucleotides, fatty acids and phospholipids, and steroids. There will also be a discussion of DNA replication and repair, transcription, and translation. | ||||
| Lecture notes | none | ||||
| Literature | "Biochemistry", Berg/Tymoczko/Stryer, 8th edition, Palgrave Macmillan, International edition | ||||
| 551-1323-00L | Fundamentals of Biology II: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology  | 4 credits | 4V | K. Locher, N. Ban, R. Glockshuber, E. Weber-Ban | |
| Abstract | The course provides an introduction to Biochemistry / Molecular Biology with some emphasis on chemical and biophysical aspects. | ||||
| Learning objective | Topics include the structure-function relationship of proteins / nucleic acids, protein folding, enzymatic catalysis, cellular pathways involved in bioenergetics and the biosynthesis and breakdown of amino acids, glycans, nucleotides, fatty acids and phospholipids, and steroids. There will also be a discussion of DNA replication and repair, transcription, and translation. | ||||
| Lecture notes | none | ||||
| Literature | mandatory: "Biochemistry", Autoren: Berg/Tymoczko/Stryer, 8th edition, Palgrave Macmillan, International edition (the English version will be preordered at the Polybuchhandlung) | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Some of the lectures are given in the English language. | ||||
| 551-1407-00L | RNA Biology Lecture Series I: Transcription & Processing & Translation | 4 credits | 2V | F. Allain, N. Ban, U. Kutay, further lecturers | |
| Abstract | This course covers aspects of RNA biology related to gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. These include RNA transcription, processing, alternative splicing, editing, export and translation. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students should obtain an understanding of these processes, which are at work during gene expression. | ||||
| Content | Transcription & 3'end formation ; splicing, alternative splicing, RNA editing; the ribosome & translation, translation regulation, RNP biogenesis & nuclear export, mRNA surveillance & mRNA turnover; signal transduction & RNA. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge of cell and molecular biology. | ||||
| 551-1411-00L | Molecular and Structural Biology III: Current Topics  The course will only take place with a minimum of 6 participants. | 2 credits | 1V | K. Locher, F. Allain, N. Ban, R. Glockshuber, M. Pilhofer, E. Weber-Ban | |
| Abstract | The course discusses current topics and cutting edge research in the structural, molecular, and biochemical study of cellular macromolecules. Student participation is an essential component of the course and will contribute to the exam grade | ||||
| Learning objective | The goal is to discuss cutting edge research in the structural, molecular, and biochemical study of cellular macromolecules. Students will also have an opportunity to present and discuss recent breakthroughs relevant to the research fields presented by the faculty teaching the course (see http://www.mol.biol.ethz.ch/research.html for details on the topics). | ||||
| Literature | Will be distributed by the instructors | ||||
| 551-1619-00L | Structural Biology | 1 credit | 1K | R. Glockshuber, F. Allain, N. Ban, K. Locher, M. Pilhofer, E. Weber-Ban, K. Wüthrich | |
| Abstract | The course consists of a series of research seminars on Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, given by both scientists of the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) in Structural Biology and external speakers. Information on the individual seminars is provided on the following websites: http://www.structuralbiology.uzh.ch/educ002.asp http://www.biol.ethz.ch/dbiol-cal/index | ||||
| Learning objective | The goal of this course is to provide doctoral and postdoctoral students with a broad overview on the most recent developments in biochemistry, structural biology and biophysics. | ||||