Timothy Julian: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022 |
| Name | PD Dr. Timothy Julian |
| Field | Environmental Microbiology |
| Address | EAWAG - Environmental Microbiology Überlandstrasse 133 P. O. Box 611 8600 Dübendorf SWITZERLAND |
| timothy.julian@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Privatdozent |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0220-00L | Practical Course Microbiology  Only for BSc Environmental Sciences. Enrollment of this lecture is necessary until three weeks before course begins. After that date a place cannot be garanteed. | 2 credits | 3P | M. Ackermann, F. Hammes, D. R. Johnson, T. Julian, S. Robinson | |
| Abstract | The course offers an introduction into experimental work with microorganisms; it also demonstrates applications of microbiology in the environmental sciences. | ||||
| Learning objective | Acquisition of basic knowledge and practical skills in the following areas: experimental work with microbes; analysis of resistance to antibiotics; genetic modification of microbes; analysis of pathogenic bacteria. | ||||
| Content | Introduction into sterile work with microbes including cultivation; analysis of resistance to antibiotics; isolation of microbes from environmental systems; observation of microbes with microscopy; genetic modification of microbes for practical applications in environmental systems; analysis of the inactivation of bacteria. The course is based on a combination of practical work and lectures on the scientific background. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course material will be distributed. | ||||
| 701-1350-00L | Case Studies in Environment and Health | 4 credits | 2V | K. McNeill, T. Julian, M. Scheringer | |
| Abstract | This course will focus on a few individual chemicals and pathogens from different standpoints: their basic chemistry or biology, their environmental behavior, (eco)toxicology, and human health impacts. The course will draw out the common points in each chemical or pathogen's history. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course aims to illustrate how the individual properties of chemicals and pathogens along with societal pressures lead to environmental and human health crises. The ultimate goal of the course is to identify common aspects that will improve prediction of environmental crises before they occur. Students are expected to participate actively in the course, which includes the critical reading of the pertinent literature and class presentations. | ||||
| Content | Each class will feature the case study of a different chemical or pathogen that have had a profound effect on human health and the environment. The instructors will present eight to ten of these and the students will present a poster on their own pollutant or pathogen in groups of two. Students will be expected to contribute to the in class discussions and, on their selected topics, to lead the discussion. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts will be provided as needed. | ||||
| Literature | Handouts will be provided as needed. | ||||