227-0945-10L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | C. Frei |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | This course is part II of a two-semester course. Knowledge of part I is required. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227-0945-10 G | Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II | 2 hrs |
| C. Frei |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The course gives an introduction into cellular and molecular biology, specifically for students with a background in engineering. The focus will be on the basic organization of eukaryotic cells, molecular mechanisms and cellular functions. Textbook knowledge will be combined with results from recent research and technological innovations in biology. |
| Learning objective | After completing this course, engineering students will be able to apply their previous training in the quantitative and physical sciences to modern biology. Students will also learn the principles how biological models are established, and how these models can be tested. |
| Content | Lectures will include the following topics: DNA, chromosomes, RNA, protein, genetics, gene expression, membrane structure and function, vesicular traffic, cellular communication, energy conversion, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, cellular growth, apoptosis, autophagy, cancer, development and stem cells. In addition, three journal clubs will be held, where one/two publictions will be discussed. For each journal club, students (alone or in groups of up to three students) have to write a summary and discussion of the publication. These written documents will be graded, and count as 25% for the final grade. |
| Lecture notes | Scripts of all lectures will be available. |
| Literature | "Molecular Biology of the Cell" (6th edition) by Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Morgan, Raff, Roberts, and Walter. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 227-0945-00L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I | |
| For programme regulations | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Computer Science 2016; Version 07.11.2024 Bachelor's Programme in Computer Science 2008; Version 24.02.2016 Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Engineering 2013 Master's Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 2009; Version 03.07.2015 Master's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering 2005; Version 16.05.2017 |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | C. Frei |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The three written documents of the journal clubs will be graded, and count as 25% to the finale grade. Usually, the course will be examined as annual course at the end of the spring semester. |
| Written aids | All scripts, slides and notes from the lectures are allowed. Text book, computers and other electrical devices are not allowed. |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | C. Frei |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 45 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The two written documents of the journal club will be graded, and count as 25% to the finale grade. |
| Written aids | All scripts, slides and notes from the lectures are allowed. Text book, computers and other electrical devices are not allowed. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
