Gregory Velicer: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |
Name | Prof. Dr. Gregory Velicer |
Field | Evolutionary Biology |
Address | Professur f. Evolutionsbiologie ETH Zürich, CHN K 11 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 88 00 |
gregory.velicer@env.ethz.ch | |
URL | https://evo.ethz.ch |
Department | Environmental Systems Science |
Relationship | Full Professor |
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701-0290-00L | Seminar in Microbial Evolution and Ecology (HS) | 0 credits | 2S | G. Velicer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | Seminar of the groups Molecular Microbial Ecology, Theoretical Biology, Experimental Ecology, Evolutionary Biology. Talks given by members of these groups and external visitors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning objective | In-depth introduction into microbial evolution and ecology, especially the aspects that are the focus of on-going research in this area at Department of Environmental Systems Science. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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701-1460-00L | Ecology and Evolution: Term Paper ![]() | 5 credits | 11A | C. Zohner, S. Bonhoeffer, T. Crowther, A. Hall, J. Hille Ris Lambers, J. Jokela, G. Velicer, A. Widmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | Individual writing of an essay-type review paper about a specialized topic in the field of ecology and evolution, based on substantial reading of original literature and discussions with a senior scientist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning objective | - Students acquire a thorough knowledge on a topic in which they are particularly interested - They learn to assess the relevance of original literature and synthesize information - They make the experience of becoming "experts" on a topic and develop their own perspective - They practise academic writing according to professional standards in English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | Topics for the essays are proposed by the professors and lecturers of the major in Ecology and Evolution at a joint meeting at the beginning of the semester (the date will be communicated by e-mail to registered students). Students will: - choose a topic - search and read appropriate literature - develop a personal view on the topic and structure their arguments - prepare figures and tables to represent ideas or illustrate them with examples - write a clear, logical and well-structured text - refine the text and present the paper according to professional standards In all steps, they will benefit from the advice and detailed feedback given by a senior scientist acting as personal tutor of the student. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | Reading of articles in scientific journals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The "Term Paper" requires considerable time set aside to read and digest original scientific literature, culminating in the writing of a review paper. The submission deadline is the first day of the spring semester, implying that much of the actual writing will be performed in January and February. Grading is based on the quality of the submitted review paper (2/3 of total grade), and on the "soft skills" such as the level of initiative, timeliness, independence, etc. of the student (1/3 of total grade). The personal supervisor is charged with grading the student's performance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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752-4001-00L | Microbiology Some parts of the lecture will be taught in English. | 2 credits | 2V | M. Schuppler, M. Pilhofer, S. Robinson, G. Velicer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology with main focus on Microbial Cell Structure and Function, Molecular Genetics, Microbial Growth, Metabolic Diversity, Phylogeny and Taxonomy, Prokaryotic Diversity, Human-Microbe Interactions, Biotechnology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning objective | Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Themen: Bakterielle Zellbiologie, Molekulare Genetik, Wachstumsphysiologie, Biochemische Diversität, Phylogenie und Taxonomie, Prokaryotische Vielfalt, Interaktion zwischen Menschen und Mikroorganismen sowie Biotechnologie. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | Wird von den jeweiligen Dozenten ausgegeben. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | Die Behandlung der Themen erfolgt auf der Basis des Lehrbuchs Brock, Biology of Microorganisms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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