Julia Vorholt-Zambelli: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli |
| Field | Mikrobiologie |
| Address | Institut für Mikrobiologie ETH Zürich, HCI F 429 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 55 24 |
| Fax | +41 44 633 13 07 |
| jvorholt@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Biology |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-0110-AAL | Fundamentals of Biology II: Microbiology 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. | 2 credits | 2R | J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
| Abstract | Structure, function, genetics of prokaryotic microorganisms and fungi. | ||||
| Learning objective | Basic principles of cell structure, growth physiology, energy metabolism, gene expression. Biodiversity of Bacteria and Archaea in the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles in nature. Phylogeny and evolution. Pathogenicity. Biotechnology. Antibiotics. | ||||
| Content | Basic principles of cell structure, growth physiology, energy metabolism, gene expression. Biodiversity of Bacteria and Archaea in the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles in nature. Phylogeny and evolution. Pathogenicity. Biotechnology. Antibiotics. | ||||
| Lecture notes | none | ||||
| Literature | Brock, Biology of Microorganisms (Madigan, M.T. and Martinko, J.M., eds.), 12th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009 | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | none | ||||
| 551-0110-00L | Fundamentals of Biology II: Microbiology | 2 credits | 2V | J. Vorholt-Zambelli, W.‑D. Hardt, J. Piel | |
| Abstract | Bacterial cell biology, molecular genetics, gene regulation, growth physiology, metabolism (Bacteria and Archaea), natural products, microbial interactions | ||||
| Learning objective | Basic principles of cell structure, growth physiology, energy metabolism, gene expression and regulation. Biodiversity of Bacteria and Archaea. Phylogeny and evolution. | ||||
| Content | Bacterial cell biology, molecular genetics, gene regulation, growth physiology, metabolism (Bacteria and Archaea), natural products, microbial interactions | ||||
| Literature | Brock, Biology of Microorganisms (Madigan, M.T. and Martinko, J.M., eds.), 14th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, 2015 | ||||
| 551-0314-00L | Microbiology (Part II) | 3 credits | 2V | W.‑D. Hardt, L. Eberl, J. Piel, J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
| Abstract | Advanced lecture class providing a broad overview on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis. | ||||
| Learning 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 Microbiomes  Number of participants limited to 8. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible | 6 credits | 7P | J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
| Abstract | Laboratory course. Research projects in the field of plant microbiomes are conducted in small groups. They address open questions related to plant microbiomes and include microbial community assembly, microbial interactions, plant protection and plant immunity. | ||||
| Learning 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 microbiomes. Scientific writing in form of a research report. | ||||
| Content | Research project in plant microbiomes. The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, microbial community analysis via next-generation sequencing, plant inoculation experiments, phenotypic analyses, fluorescence microscopy, gene expression, metabolomics, bioinformatics | ||||
| Lecture notes | none | ||||
| Literature | Will be provided for each of the projects at the beginning of the course. | ||||
| 551-1103-00L | Microbial Biochemistry  | 4 credits | 2V | J. Vorholt-Zambelli, J. Piel | |
| Abstract | The lecture course aims at providing an advanced understanding of the physiology and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasis is on processes that are specific to bacteria and archaea and that contribute to the widespread occurrence of prokaryotes. Applied aspects of microbial biochemistry will be pointed out as well as research fields of current scientific interest. | ||||
| Learning objective | The lecture course aims at providing an advanced understanding of the physiology and metabolism of microorganisms. | ||||
| Content | Important biochemical processes specific to bacteria and archaea will be presented that contribute to the widespread occurrence of prokaryotes. Applied aspects of microbial biochemistry will be pointed out as well as research fields of current scientific interest. Emphasis is on concepts of energy generation and assimilation. List of topics: Microbial Biochemistry and origin of life Methanogenesis and methylotrophy Anaerobic oxidation of methane Microbial autotrophy Complex: (Ligno-)Cellulose and in demand for bioenergy Challenging: Aromatics and hydrocarbons Living on a diet and the anaplerotic provocation 20 amino acids: the making of Extending the genetic code The 21st and 22nd amino acid Some exotic biochemistry: nucleotides, cofactors Ancient biochemistry? Iron-sulfur clusters, polymers Secondary metabolites: playground of evolution | ||||
| Literature | Will be provided during 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, W.‑D. Hardt, A. Oxenius, J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
| Abstract | Presentation and discussion of current research results in the field of Microbiology and Infection Immunology | ||||
| Learning 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 | ||||
| 551-1109-00L | Seminars in Microbiology | 0 credits | 2K | 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. | ||||