551-1700-00L Introduction to Flow Cytometry
| Semester | Spring Semester 2022 |
| Lecturers | M. Kopf, J. Kisielow, M. Kisielow, L. Tortola, further lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 24. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-1700-00 V | Introduction to Flow Cytometry | 1 hrs |
| M. Kopf, J. Kisielow, M. Kisielow, L. Tortola, further lecturers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The lecture provides an introduction to flow cytometry. We will cover the technology basics, experimental design, data acquisition and analysis of flow and mass cytometry. In addition, various research applications will be discussed. The format is a lecture course enriched by a visit to the ETH Flow Cytometry Core Facility and practical demonstration of the use of analysis and sorting instruments. |
| Learning objective | The goal of this course is to provide the basic knowledge of flow and mass cytometry required for planning and execution of cytometric experiments. |
| Content | The lecture course aims at teaching principles of flow cytometry. The emphasis is on theoretical principles (signal detection, fluorochromes, signal spill-over and compensation) as well as practical aspects of experimental design and performance (sample preparation, controls, data acquisition and analysis). List of topics: - Principles of Flow Cytometry - Signal processing - Compensation and Controls - Data analysis, gating and presentation - Panel design - Sorting - Mass cytometry - High-dimensional data analysis - Practical demonstration (hardware and software) Modern flow cytometric techniques for immunophenotyping, analysis of proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis and cell signalling will be introduced. |
| Lecture notes | Updated handouts will be provided during the class. |
| Literature | Current literature references on immunophenotyping, analysis of proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis and cell signalling will be discussed during the lectures. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | M. Kopf, J. Kisielow, M. Kisielow, L. Tortola |
| 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 60 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Only the main examiner is listed above. |
| Written aids | None |
| 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
| Places | 24 at the most |
| Waiting list | until 14.02.2022 |
