551-0371-00L  Nutrient Sensing and Growth Control

SemesterAutumn Semester 2020
LecturersH. Stocker, R. C. Dechant
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 8.
The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.

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-Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected
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Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-0371-00 PNutrient Sensing and Growth Control
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Block course in the 4th quarter of the autumn semester

Place: HPM E36
100s hrsH. Stocker, R. C. Dechant

Catalogue data

AbstractAll organisms have to control their growth in accordance with environmental conditions. This course focuses on the analysis of growth regulation in yeast, Drosophila, and mammalian cells. The participants will perform experiments in small teams to study insulin/TOR signaling as a key regulator of cellular growth. A particular focus will be the discussion of current research.
Learning objectiveThe aims of the block course are that participants

(I) understand the function and evolution of insulin/TOR signaling

(II) learn how genetic approaches in different organisms contribute to the understanding of human diseases such as cancer

(III) will get familiarized with reading and discussing research articles

(IV) get a first exposure to current research.
ContentThe block course consists of

(I) experiments:

Teams of two students each will join research labs to work on current projects focusing on growth regulation in Drosophila and in mammalian cells. The students will present their projects and results to their colleagues.

(II) lectures on growth regulation in yeast, Drosophila and mammals.

(III) journal clubs to discuss recent literature.
Lecture notesLecture handouts
LiteratureOriginal research articles will be discussed during the course.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersH. Stocker, R. C. Dechant
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationThe grading is based on
- written examination (90 minutes)
- performance in course experiments
- presentations (experiments, journal club).

Learning materials

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Only public learning materials are listed.

Groups

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Restrictions

GeneralPermission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Biology BachelorBlock Courses in 4th Quarter of the SemesterWInformation