The goal of this course is to provide students with a wide general understanding in cell biology. With this material as a foundation, students have enough of a cell biological basis to begin their specialization not only in cell biology but also in related fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacological sciences, molecular biology, and others.
Learning objective
The goal of this course is to provide students with a wide general understanding cell biology. With this material as a foundation, students have enough of a cell biological basis to begin their specialization not only in cell biology but also in related fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacological sciences, molecular biology, and others.
Content
The focus is animal cells and the development of multicellular organisms with a clear emphasis on the molecular basis of cellular structures and phenomena. The topics include biological membranes, the cytoskeleton, protein sorting, energy metabolism, cell cycle and division, viruses, extracellular matrix, cell signaling, embryonic development and cancer research.
Lecture notes
The lectures are presented in the Powerpoint format. These are available on the WEB for ETH students over the nethz (Moodle). Some lectures are available on the ETH WEB site in a live format (Livestream) at the above WEB site.
Literature
The lectures follow Alberts et al. `Molecular Biology of the Cell' 6th edition, 2014, ISBN 9780815344322 (hard cover) and ISBN 9780815345244 (paperback).
Prerequisites / Notice
Some of the lectures are given in the English language. Certain sections of the text-book must be studied by self-instruction.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block for
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2013; Version 23.05.2017 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2017; Version 07.10.2021 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2011; Version 01.08.2016 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2013; Version 27.05.2015 (Examination Block 1)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 150 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination
Die Prüfung kann am Computer erfolgen.
Written aids
Erlaubt sind Wörterbücher für fremdsprachige Studierende.
Digital exam
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. 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.
Performance assessment as a semester course