551-0307-00L Molecular and Structural Biology I: Protein Structure and Function
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2022 |
| Lecturers | R. Glockshuber, K. Locher, E. Weber-Ban |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | D-BIOL students are obliged to take part I and part II (next semester) as a two-semester course |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-0307-00 V | Molecular and Structural Biology I: Protein Structure and Function | 2 hrs |
| R. Glockshuber, K. Locher, E. Weber-Ban |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Biophysics of protein folding, membrane proteins and biophysics of membranes, enzymatic catalysis, catalytic RNA and RNAi, current topics in protein biophysics and structural biology. |
| Learning objective | Understanding of structure-function relationships in proteins and in protein folding, detailed understanding of biophysics and physical methods as well as modern methods for protein purification and microanalytics. |
| Lecture notes | Scripts on the individual topics can be found under http://www.mol.biol.ethz.ch/teaching. |
| Literature | Basics: - Creighton, T.E., Proteins, Freeman, (1993) - Fersht, A., Enzyme, Structure and Mechanism in Protein Science (1999), Freeman. - Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer: Biochemistry (5th edition), Freeman (2001). Current topics: References will be given during the lectures. . |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 551-0307-01L Molecular and Structural Biology II: Molecular Machines and Cellular Assemblies
(next semester)
| |
| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biochemistry - Chemical Biology 2020; Version 28.11.2022 (Examination Block II) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biology 2013; Version 10.03.2020 Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biology 2020; Version 07.11.2024 Master's Degree Programme in Biology 2017; Version 13.10.2022 |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
|
Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
| |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | R. Glockshuber, K. Locher, E. Weber-Ban |
| 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 75 minutes |
| Written aids | a simple non-programmable calculator |
| 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. |
