Hugo Stocker: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020

Name	Dr. Hugo Stocker
Address	Institut für Biochemie ETH Zürich, HPM E 37 Otto-Stern-Weg 3 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 36 79
E-mail	stocker@biol.ethz.ch
Department	Biology
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
551-0371-00L	Nutrient Sensing and Growth Control 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 (keep reserve masks ready) -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	H. Stocker, R. C. Dechant
Abstract	All organisms have to control their growth in accordance with environmental conditions. This course focuses on the analysis of growth regulation in yeast, Drosophila, and mammalian cells. The participants will perform experiments in small teams to study insulin/TOR signaling as a key regulator of cellular growth. A particular focus will be the discussion of current research.
Learning objective	The aims of the block course are that participants (I) understand the function and evolution of insulin/TOR signaling (II) learn how genetic approaches in different organisms contribute to the understanding of human diseases such as cancer (III) will get familiarized with reading and discussing research articles (IV) get a first exposure to current research.
Content	The block course consists of (I) experiments: Teams of two students each will join research labs to work on current projects focusing on growth regulation in Drosophila and in mammalian cells. The students will present their projects and results to their colleagues. (II) lectures on growth regulation in yeast, Drosophila and mammals. (III) journal clubs to discuss recent literature.
Lecture notes	Lecture handouts
Literature	Original research articles will be discussed during the course.
551-0961-00L	Mentored Work Subject Didactics Biology A The Subject Didactics as well as possible branch-specific requirements must be fulfilled prior to commencing the mentored paper.	2 credits	4A	P. Faller, H. Stocker
Abstract	In their mentored work on subject didactics, students put into practice the contents of the subject-didactics lectures. Under supervision, they compile tuition materials enabling effective learning and/or analyse and reflect on certain topics from a subject-based and pedagogical perspective.
Learning objective	The objectives for the students are - to be able to familiarise themselves with a tuition topic by consulting different sources, acquiring materials and reflecting on the relevance of the topic and the access they have selected to this topic from a specialist, subject-didactics, pedagogical, and potentially social perspective. - to prove that they can independently compile a tuition sequence and develop it to deployment.
Content	Thematische Schwerpunkte Die Gegenstände der mentorierten Arbeit in Fachdidaktik stammen in der Regel aus dem gymnasialen Unterricht. Lernformen Die Studierenden wählen ein individuelles Thema und erstellen dazu eine eigenständige Arbeit. Sie werden dabei von ihrer Betreuungsperson begleitet. Die mentorierte Arbeit ist Teil des Portfolios der Studierenden.
Lecture notes	Eine kurze Anleitung zur mentorierten Arbeit in Fachdidaktik wird zur Verfügung gestellt.
Literature	Die Literatur ist themenspezifisch. Die Studierenden beschaffen sie sich in der Regel selber (siehe Lernziele). In besonderen Fällen wird sie vom Betreuer zur Verfügung gestellt.
Prerequisites / Notice	Beginn nach Absprache jederzeit möglich, jedoch erst nach Abschluss der Fachdidaktik I und II und nach Erfüllung allfälliger fachwissenschaftlicher Auflagen. Die Arbeit sollte vor Beginn des Unterrichtspraktikums abgeschlossen werden.
551-0962-00L	Mentored Work Subject Didactics Biology B The Subject Didactics as well as possible branch-specific requirements must be fulfilled prior to commencing the mentored paper.	2 credits	4A	P. Faller, H. Stocker
Abstract	In their mentored work on subject didactics, students put into practice the contents of the subject-didactics lectures. Under supervision, they compile tuition materials enabling effective learning and/or analyse and reflect on certain topics from a subject-based and pedagogical perspective.
Learning objective	The objectives for the students are - to be able to familiarise themselves with a tuition topic by consulting different sources, acquiring materials and reflecting on the relevance of the topic and the access they have selected to this topic from a specialist, subject-didactics, pedagogical, and potentially social perspective. - to prove that they can independently compile a tuition sequence and develop it to deployment.
Content	Thematische Schwerpunkte Die Gegenstände der mentorierten Arbeit in Fachdidaktik stammen in der Regel aus dem gymnasialen Unterricht. Lernformen Die Studierenden wählen ein individuelles Thema und erstellen dazu eine eigenständige Arbeit. Sie werden dabei von ihrer Betreuungsperson begleitet. Die mentorierte Arbeit ist Teil des Portfolios der Studierenden.
Lecture notes	Eine kurze Anleitung zur mentorierten Arbeit in Fachdidaktik wird zur Verfügung gestellt.
Literature	Die Literatur ist themenspezifisch. Die Studierenden beschaffen sie sich in der Regel selber (siehe Lernziele). In besonderen Fällen wird sie vom Betreuer zur Verfügung gestellt.
Prerequisites / Notice	Beginn nach Absprache jederzeit möglich, jedoch erst nach Abschluss der Fachdidaktik I und II und nach Erfüllung allfälliger fachwissenschaftlicher Auflagen. Die Arbeit sollte vor Beginn des Unterrichtspraktikums abgeschlossen werden.
551-0973-00L	Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus: Evolution	6 credits	2G + 13A	E. Hafen, K. Köhler, H. Stocker
Abstract	Specialist aspects of biology with a focus on evolution are covered from the angle of imparting these to pupils, their historical development, and their significance for the subject, the individual and society.
Learning objective	After successful completion of the module, students should be able - to retrieve in-depth knowledge of biology with a special focus on evolution and to impart this to others. - to analyse controversial topics and to give factual explanations for these. - to conduct more in-depth work on a research topic and to compile a tuition unit based on this topic - to prepare tuition units involving complex learning matter at a high specialist level which are suitably tailored to the recipients, and to teach these in a manner conducive to learning.
Content	Selected biological topics, with a special focus on evolution, are dealt with under consideration of the special needs of persons involved in teaching. The module comprises lectures, a book club, and a seminar thesis.
Lecture notes	Teaching materials are available online on Moodle.
Literature	Literature and references are posted online on Moodle.
Prerequisites / Notice	The Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus consists of two modules (6 CP each). In the fall semester, the focus is on evolution. The module of the spring semester deals with biological concepts. Students attending both modules can start with either module. Performance is assessed during the course of the entire module. Active participation in the course is required. The thesis (including oral presentation) has to be completed. The Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus (6+6 CP) can be acknowledged, in agreement with the advisor of the respective elective major, as one of the two obligatory research projects (each 15 CP). In such a case, additional 3 CP must be obtained in another course. In case of overbooking of the course, students enrolled in the Teaching Diploma in Biology will have priority.