Katja Köhler: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020

Name	Dr. Katja Köhler
Address	Inst. f. Molekulare Systembiologie ETH Zürich, HPM E 41.1 Otto-Stern-Weg 3 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 30 47
E-mail	katja.koehler@biol.ethz.ch
Department	Biology
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
551-0033-00L	Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology Only for Health Sciences and Technology BSc and Human Medicine BSc.	5 credits	5G	J. Corn, F. Allain, K. Köhler
Abstract	This course teaches the basic principles of evolution, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and developmental biology using the example of humans.
Learning objective	1) Students can explain the importance of evolution for the development of humans and diseases. 2) The students know the cell as the smallest unit of the body. They can explain how the functions of the cell are disturbed in certain diseases and where therapies intervene. They can describe the multiplication of cells in the body and show how errors in this multiplication can lead to diseases. 3) The students know DNA as the basis of life. They can explain how the DNA information is stored and how this information can be reproduced and protected from damage. They can describe how the information is read and translated into proteins. They can explain which mechanisms at the level of DNA, RNA and proteins can cause diseases. 4) Students can explain which technologies can be used to diagnose and treat diseases. 5) Students can explain how people differ genetically and know the molecular basis of these differences. They can explain how these differences can lead to diseases and why some of these differences do not affect diseases. 6) The students know the molecular causes of the most common hereditary diseases and can determine the probability of occurrence and transmission to offspring. 7) Students can explain the biochemical and molecular basis of human reproduction and know the basic principles of human embryonic development. The students can explain which mechanisms can be disturbed by a faulty development. 8) Students know the historical development of biology and its effects on medicine and society.
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.