551-0102-01L Fundamentals of Biology I
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | P. Kallio, M. Künzler, T. A. Beyer, M. Gstaiger, M. Kopf, R. Kroschewski, D. Ramseier, M. Stoffel, E. B. Truernit, A. Wutz, further lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Registrations via myStudies until 31.1.2018 at the latest. Subsequent registrations will not be considered. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-0102-00 P | Grundlagen der Biologie I Das Praktikum wird durch alle Professoren des Departements Biologie unterstützt und durchgeführt. | 8 hrs | P. Kallio, M. Künzler, T. A. Beyer, M. Gstaiger, M. Kopf, R. Kroschewski, D. Ramseier, M. Stoffel, E. B. Truernit, A. Wutz, further lecturers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This 1st year Laboratory course introduces the student to the entire range of classical and modern molecular biosciences. During this course (Praktikum GL BioI) the students will do three praktikum days in: - Biochemistry - Cell Biology I - Microbiology - Plant Anantomy & Ecology (total of 12 experiments) Each experiment takes one full day. |
| Learning objective | Introduction to theoretical and experimental biology General Praktikum-information and course material can be obtained from Moodle The general Praktikum information (Assignment list, Instructions and Schedule & Performance Sheet) will also be sent to the students directly (E-mail). |
| Content | The class is divided into four blocks: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant biology & Ecology and Cell Biology I. BIOCHEMISTRY: - TAQ Analysis (part 1): Protein purification - TAQ Analysis (part 2): SDS-Gelelektrophoresis - TAQ Analysis (part 3): Activity test of the purified protein MICROBIOLOGY: Day 1: Basics for the work with microorganisms & Isolation of microorganisms from the environment Day 2: Morphology and diagnostics of bacteria & Antimicrobial agents Day 3: Morphology of fungi & Microbial physiology and interactions PLANT BIOLOGY & ECOLOGY - Microscopy and plant cell anatomy - Plant organ anatomy and gene expression - Ecology CELL BIOLOGY I: - Anatomy of mouse & Blood cell determination - Histology - Chromosome preparation and analysis |
| Lecture notes | Laboratory manuals BIOCHEMISTRY: - The protocols can be downloaded from: Moodle MICROBIOLOGY: - The protocols can be found from: Moodle - You HAVE TO print the pdf-file, which is also used as the lab manual during the experiments. Therefore, you have to have the Script always with you, when doing the experiments in Microbiology. PLANT BIOLOGY & ECOLOGY: - The protocols can be found from: Moodle CELL BIOLOGY I: - The handouts of the experiments entitled "Histology" will be provided - The protocols of "Anatomy of mouse & Blood cell determination" and "Chromosome preparation and analysis" can be found from: Moodle |
| Literature | None |
| Prerequisites / Notice | PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING RULES Your attendance is obligatory and you have to attend all 12 Praktikum days of GL BioI. Absences are only acceptable if you are able to provide a Doctor’s certificate. The original Dr's certificate has to be given to PD Dr. P. Kallio (HCI F413) within five days of the absence of the Praktikum day. If there will be any exceptional or important situations then you should directly contact the Director of Studies of D-Biol, who will decide if you are allowed to miss a Praktikum day or not. HIGHLY IMPORTANT!! 1. Due to the increased number of students, the official Praktikum registration has to be done, using myStudies, preferably at the end of HS17 but not later than Sunday January 31, 2018. 2. Later registration is NOT possible and can NOT be accepted! 3. The course registration for FS2018 is usually possible at the end of Autumn semester 2017 and you will obtain an E-mail from the Rectorate when the course registration using myStudies is possible. Extra Praktikum days have to be organized if more than 220 - 240 students will attend the Praktikum. The group division is random and the reserved Extra Praktikum days are: - May 31, 2018 - June 4 - 5, 2018 The Praktikum GL BioI will take place during the following days and therefore, you have to make sure already now that you will not have any other activities / commitments during these days: PRAKTIKUM DAYS FS18 (Thursdays): - 22.2.2018 - 1.3 - 8.3 - 15.3 - 22.3 - 29.3 Eastern & Spring vacation: 30.3 - 8.4.2018 - 12.4 - 19.4 - 26.4 - 3.5 - 17.5 - 24.5 EXTRA PRAKTIKUM DAYS (if necessary) - 31.5.2018 - 4.6 - 5.6 |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | P. Kallio, T. A. Beyer, M. Gstaiger, M. Kopf, R. Kroschewski, M. Künzler, D. Ramseier, M. Stoffel, E. B. Truernit, A. Wutz |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Ihre Anwesenheit ist an allen 12 Praktikumstagen obligatorisch. Abwesenheiten werden nur bei Vorliegen eines ärztlichen Attests akzeptiert. Über Ausnahmen in besonders dringenden Fällen entscheidet der Studiendelegierte des D-BIOL. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| End of registration period | Registration only possible until 31.01.2018 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Bachelor | First Year Laboratory Courses | O |  |
| Interdisciplinary Sciences Bachelor | Additional First Year Subjects | O | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor | Additional First Year Courses | O | |