551-1312-00L RNA-Biology II
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | S. Jonas, F. Allain, J. Corn, U. Kutay, O. Voinnet |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 14. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||
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| 551-1312-00 P | RNA-Biology II Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Block course in the 3rd quarter of the spring semester. | 100s hrs |
| S. Jonas, F. Allain, J. Corn, U. Kutay, O. Voinnet |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to the diversity of current RNA-research at all levels from structural biology to systems biology using mainly model systems like S. cerevisiae (yeast), mammalian cells. |
| Learning objective | The students will obtain an overview about the diversity of current RNA-research. They will learn to design experiments and use techniques necessary to analyze different aspects of RNA biology. Through lectures and literature seminars, they will learn about the burning questions of RNA research and discuss approaches to address these questions experimentally. In practical lab projects the students will work in one of the participating laboratories. Finally, they will learn how to present and discuss their data in an appropriate manner. Student assessment is a graded semester performance based on individual performance in the laboratory, the written exam and the project presentation. |
| Lecture notes | Relevant material from the lectures will be made available during the course via the corresponding Moodle page. |
| Literature | Documentation and recommended literature will be provided at the beginning and during the course. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | S. Jonas, F. Allain, J. Corn, U. Kutay, O. Voinnet |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General | Permission from lecturers required for all students |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Bachelor | Block Courses in 3rd Quarter of the Semester | W |  |