551-1126-00L Technologies in Molecular Microbiology
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | B. Nguyen, W.‑D. Hardt, further lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | The lecture course provides an advanced understanding of modern techniques used in molecular microbiology. Current technologies and research directions in molecular microbiology including applied aspects will be illustrated with paper discussions. The format is a lecture course enriched by group activities. |
| Objective | The lecture course aims at providing principles of modern techniques used in molecular microbiology. Emphasis is on genetic, biochemical, cellular, and community analysis . Discussion of a set of commonly applied technologies will assist students in evaluating current research in molecular microbiology and choosing appropriate methods for their own demands. |
| Content | Important genetic, biochemical, biophysical, and community analysis methods will be presented that are used to gain a deeper understanding of the molecular principles and mechanisms underlying basic physiological processes in prokaryotes. Applied aspects of molecular microbiology and current research in this area will also be covered. List of topics: - Analysis of genes, genomes and transcriptomes - Analysis of proteins, proteomes and microbial systems |
| Lecture notes | Updated handouts will be provided during the class. |
| Literature | Current literature references, relevant papers and handouts will be provided during the lectures. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The following lecturers will contribute to the course: Dr. Alex Brachmann (ETH) Prof. Hans-Martin Fischer (ETH) Dr. Florian Freimoser (Agroscope) Dr. Jonas Grossmann (FGCZ) Annika Hausmann (ETH) Dr. Bidong Nguyen (ETH) Dr. Bernd Roschitzki (FGCZ) Dr. Roman Spörri (ETH) |