Klaus Eyer: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023

Name Dr. Klaus Eyer
DepartmentChemistry and Applied Biosciences
RelationshipAssistant Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
529-0043-01LAnalytical Strategy6 credits3GR. Zenobi, K. Eyer, S. Giannoukos, D. Günther
AbstractProblem-oriented development of analytical strategies and solutions.
Learning objectiveAbility to create solutions for particular analytical problems.
ContentIndividual development of strategies for the optimal application of chemical, biochemical, and physico-chemical methods in analytical chemistry solving predefined problems. Experts from industry and administration present particular problems in their field of activity.
Principles of sampling.
Design and application of microanalytical systems.
Lecture notesCopies of problem sets and solutions will be distributed free fo charge
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisites:
529-0051-00 "Analytical Chemistry I (3. Semester)"
529-0058-00 "Analytical Chemistry II (4. Semester)"
(or equivalent)
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management fostered
529-0962-00LFundamental Aspects of Chemistry with an Educational Focus I
Information for UZH students:
Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module CHE406 at UZH.
Examination Registration only at ETH.

Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link
4 credits2VA. Togni, K. Eyer, R. Grass, C. Thilgen
AbstractSelected topics in general chemistry:
1) The language of chemistry
2) Chirality and stereochemistry
3) Oxidation of water
4) Chemistry of the atmosphere
Learning objectiveIn this course, participants acquire extended and more in-depth knowledge of selected chemistry topics. The selection is based to a large extent on the partial aspects of chemistry that are typically taught at high school. By gaining a broader understanding, teachers are put in a position where they can comprehend the topics that are to be taught in a wider and, to some extent, unconventional context and critically process these in respect of their teachability and learnabiltiy. At the same time, interrelationships between the classical sub-disciplines of chemistry are highlighted, along with the unique features of chemistry as one of the central natural sciences.
ContentContent of the four modules:
1) The language of chemistry: Concepts, formulas, aesthetics, and philosophical aspects
2) Chirality and stereochemistry: Selected aspects, origin of biomolecular chirality, inorganic chemistry
3) Water Oxidation, from Photosystem II to biomimetic models
4) Chemistry of the atmosphere
Lecture notesFolien und ausgewählte Literatur werden zur Verfügung gestellt.
LiteratureAusgewählte Artikel aus der Primärliteratur werden vorgestellt, kommentiert und zur Lektüre empfohlen.
Prerequisites / NoticeFV I (gelesen im Herbstsemester) und FV II (gelesen im Frühjahrssemester) bauen nicht aufeinander auf. Die Reihenfolge der Belegung ist somit indifferent.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
535-0011-00LDrug Seminar Restricted registration - show details 5 credits9SJ.‑C. Leroux, A. Burden, K. Eyer, C. Halin Winter, J. Hall, S.‑D. Krämer, C. Müller, V. I. Otto, U. Quitterer, J. Scheuermann, R. Schibli, K. Silina, C. Steuer
AbstractThe course provides a platform for the investigation, presentation and discussion of a topic with relevance to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Students work in small groups on a chosen topic and present their work on a one day symposium.
Learning objectiveThe main objectives of this course are:

- students develop their scientific reflection (Critical Thinking) and working skills by working independently on a relevant pharmaceutical topic
- students gain in-depth knowledge of the topic investigated
- students train their scientific writing and presentation skills
- students train their ability to plan a project and work in a team
ContentThe Course Drug Seminar takes place during the first 7 weeks of the 1. Master semester. It is a compulsory course of the MSc Pharmacy curriculum and an elective course in the MSc PharmSciences.

The course provides a platform for the investigation, presentation and discussion of a topic with relevance to the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

During the course, students work in small teams on a topic of their choice and elaborate an oral presentation. Each team is tutored by a lecturer of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The work is mainly based on literature search/review, but may also involve conducting interviews or site visits, if appropriate. The final presentations of all groups will take place in the framework of a dedicated Symposium held in the middle of the semester.
Prerequisites / NoticeOnly for students of MSc Pharmacy and MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Critical Thinkingassessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed
535-0810-00LGene Technology2 credits2GJ. Scheuermann, K. Eyer
AbstractThe course gives a description and summary of the field of gene technology and its pharmaceutical applications. The course focuses on important methods and technologies and their application for genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses in human biology.
Learning objectiveThe course gives an overview of current state-of-the art and advancement in the fields of gene technology. Herein, the course focuses on genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic analysis and their uses in drug discovery and biomedical applications. The course is structured into lectures and practical examples drawn from the research field. Upon completion, the students are familiar and know current state-of-the art of methods and applications, but are also able to classify, contrast and apply different strategies and methods within the field of gene technology. The course is suited for advanced undergraduate and early graduate students in pharmaceutical sciences or related fields.
ContentI) Genomics and transcriptomics

Methods and Techniques:
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Next generation sequencing methods, sequencing of genomes
• CRISPR technology
Application to human biology:
• Functional genomics/transcriptomics
• Principles of cancer, genetic diseases
• Therapies: cell-based therapies/gene therapies/DNA and RNA vaccination

II) Proteomics

Methods and Techniques:
• Protein cloning and expression
• The antibody molecule
• Measurement and determination of biomolecular interactions
• Protein characterization and engineering
• Modifications and radioactive labelling
Application to human biology:
• Protein therapeutics
• Proteomic approaches for identification of novel disease-related targets and biomarkers

III) Drug discovery: Protein-based libraries

•Immune repertoire mining
•Display and selection technologies
1. antibody phage display
2. other polypeptide display technologies
3. small-molecules display: DNA-encoded chemical libraries
Lecture notesThe lecture series follows the above-described content, and the students are provided with the lecture slides and additional notes. The additional notes are needed for the in-depth study of the individual topics, and to set the frame and content of the in-class group work of the chosen examples.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesDecision-makingassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
535-0900-00LSeminars on Drug Discovery and Development1 credit1KR. Schibli, K. Eyer, C. Halin Winter, J. Hall, J.‑C. Leroux, U. Quitterer, G. Schneider, H. U. Zeilhofer
AbstractState-of-the-art information on drug discovery and development by experts from academia and industry.
Learning objectiveState-of-the-art information on drug discovery and development.
ContentSeminar series of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Experts from academia and industry report on relevant topics.