Markus Künzler: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017 |
Name | Prof. Dr. Markus Künzler |
Name variants | Markus Künzler Markus Kuenzler Markus Kunzler |
Address | Institut für Mikrobiologie ETH Zürich, HCI F 423 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 49 25 |
markus.kuenzler@micro.biol.ethz.ch | |
URL | https://micro.biol.ethz.ch/research/kuenzler.html |
Department | Biology |
Relationship | Adjunct Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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551-0227-00L | Mycology | 2 credits | 2V | M. Künzler | |
Abstract | The lecture gives an introduction into the field of Mycology. It provides an overview of the fungal lifestyle (hyphal growth/mycelium; reproductive cycles; ecology of the fungi; use of fungi). | ||||
Learning objective | Understanding the fungal life form. Knowledge of the specific properties of the fungal cell Knowledge of the different reproductive cycles in all fungal phyla Knowledge of the different nutritional modes of the fungi; correlation with habitat and ecology Knowledge of the application of fungi in food production and biotechnology | ||||
Content | The lecture focuses on the following topics within Mycology: 1. The fungal lifestyle 2. Differentiation processes of the Mycelium 3. Reproductive cycles and systematic grouping of fungi 4. Ecology of the fungi 5. Use of fungi | ||||
Lecture notes | none; Powerpoint presentation and literature will be provided via Moodle | ||||
Literature | 'Fungal Biology' by Jim Deacon (Blackwell Publishing, 4th Edition, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-3066-0) '21st Century Guidebook to Fungi' by David Moore, Geoffrey D. Robson, Anthony P.J. Trinci (Cambridge University Press, 3rd Printing, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-1-107-00676-7 | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Lecture starts on Sept. 25 | ||||
551-1109-00L | Seminars in Microbiology | 0 credits | 2K | M. Aebi, H.‑M. Fischer, W.‑D. Hardt, M. Künzler, J. Piel, S. Sunagawa, J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
Abstract | Seminars by invited speakers covering selected microbiology themes. | ||||
Learning objective | Discussion of selected microbiology themes presented by invited speakers. | ||||
752-4003-00L | Practical Course in Microbiology | 2 credits | 3P | M. Künzler | |
Abstract | Basic principles of the handling of microorganisms (MO) - Detection of MO in the environment - Foodmicrobiology - Morphology and diagnostics of MO - Morphology and physiology of fungi - Antimicrobial agents - Microbial genetics - Bacterial physiology and interactions - Microbial pest control | ||||
Learning objective | The students are familiar with the laboratory work with microorganisms. Specific emphasis is put on the isolation and maintenance of pure cultures and the required hygiene measures. The students know the practical, clinical and ecological importance of microorganisms. | ||||
Content | In an introductory part students are made familiar with the handling and cultivation of microorganisms (MO). Afterwards, the students detect MO in the environment and use MO for the conservation of food. This part is then followed by a practical introduction on routine diagnostics of MO and experiments with antimicrobial agents. The part on diagnostics is complemented by an overview over the morphology and physiology of fungi. On simple experiments, the students experience the interaction of of MO with higher organisms - the common topic of all research groups at the Institute of Microbiology. Some simple experiments demonstrate the importance of MO in molecular genetics. The course ends with an example of applied microbiology i.e. an experiment on microbial pest control. | ||||
Lecture notes | A detailled script of approx. 100 pp. and other relevant documents are available at Moodle at latest 1 week before the beginning of the practical course. | ||||
Literature | Recommended literature (facultative): -Allgemeine Mikrobiologie by Georg Fuchs and Hans G. Schlegel, Thieme-Verlag, 9. Auflage 2014 -Taschenlehrbuch Biologie: Mikrobiologie by Katharina Munk, Thieme Verlag, 2008 -Brock Mikrobiologie kompakt von Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, David A. Stahl and David P. Clark, Pearson Verlag, 13. Auflage 2015 | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Performance of the students in this practical course is controlled by: 1. Attendance of all 8 course days 2. Handing in of written reports to selected experiments (in groups of 2 students) 3. Preparation of a poster to a selected topic of Microbiology (in groups of 4 students) Participating PhD students who collect credit points during their thesis are examined in a 30-minute oral exam at the end of the course. |