Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018
Health Sciences and Technology Bachelor  | ||||||
 Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2013) | ||||||
| Second Year Compulsary Subjects | ||||||
| Examination Blocks | ||||||
| Examination Block 3 | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 376-0151-00L | Anatomy and Physiology I | O | 5 credits | 4V | M. Ristow, K. De Bock, L. Slomianka, C. Spengler, N. Wenderoth, D. P. Wolfer | |
| Abstract | Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of tissues, of the embryonal and postnatal development, of the basic terminology of pathology, the neuro-muscular system, the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system. | |||||
| Learning objective | Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and basics of clinical pathophysiology. | |||||
| Content | Short overview of human anatomy, physiology and general pathology. Anatomy and Physiology I (fall term): Basics of cytology, histology, embryology, general pathology; nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular system, respiratory system Anatomy and Physiology II (spring term): digestive system, kidney and urinary tract, endocrine system, skin, thermoregulation, sensory organs, male and female reproductive system, pregnancy and child birth. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Voraussetzungen: 1. Jahr, naturwissenschaftlicher Teil | |||||
| 402-0083-00L | Physics I | O | 4 credits | 3V + 1U | G. Dissertori | |
| Abstract | This course is an introduction to classical physics, with special focus on applications in medicine. | |||||
| Learning objective | Obtain an understanding of basic concepts in classical physics and their application (using mathematical pre-knowledge) to the solution of simple problems, including certain applications in medicine. Obtain an understanding of relevant quantities and of orders of magnitude. | |||||
| Content | General introduction; Positron-Emission-Tomography as appetizer, including ionising radiation; kinematics of a point mass; dynamics of a point mass (Newton's axioms and forces); physical work, power and energy; conservation of linear and angular momentum; oscillations and waves; mechanics of a rigid body; fluid mechanics; introduction to electricity. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Will be distributed at the start of the semester. | |||||
| Literature | "Physik für Mediziner, Biologen, Pharmazeuten", von Alfred Trautwein, Uwe Kreibig, Jürgen Hüttermann; De Gruyter Verlag. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Voraussetzung Mathematik I+II (Studiengänge Gesundheitswissenschaften und Technologie bzw. Humanmedizin) / Mathematik-Lehrveranstaltungen des Basisjahres (Studiengänge Chemie, Chemieingenieurwissenschaften bzw. Interdisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften) | |||||
| Examination Block 4 | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 376-0007-00L | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology  Only for Health Sciences and Technology BSc. | O | 2 credits | 2V | K. De Bock, N. Wenderoth, D. P. Wolfer | |
| Abstract | Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, molecular mechanisms and cellular function of tissues as well as pathophysiological aspects of different organ systems. | |||||
| Learning objective | Advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and of molecular and pathophysiological aspects. | |||||
| Content | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I (fall term): Closer look to the nervous system, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II (spring term): Introduction to Molecular Biology; Closer look to muscles, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system as well as immunology. | |||||
| Third Year Focus Courses | ||||||
| Focus Courses: Human Movement Science and Sport | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 376-0203-00L | Movement and Sport Biomechanics | W | 4 credits | 3G | W. R. Taylor, R. List | |
| Abstract | Learning to view the human body as a (bio-) mechanical system. Making the connections between everyday movements and sports activity with injury, discomfort, prevention and rehabilitation. | |||||
| Learning objective | Students are able to describe the human body as a mechanical system. They analyse and describe human movement according to the laws of mechanics. | |||||
| Content | Movement- and sports biomechanics deals with the attributes of the human body and their link to mechanics. The course includes topics such as functional anatomy, biomechanics of daily activities (gait, running, etc.) and looks at movement in sport from a mechanical point of view. Furthermore, simple reflections on the loading analysis of joints in various situations are discussed. Additionally, questions covering the statics and dynamics of rigid bodies, and inverse dynamics, relevant to biomechanics are investigated. | |||||
| 376-0207-00L | Exercise Physiology | W | 4 credits | 3G | C. Spengler | |
| Abstract | This course provides an overview over molecular and systemic aspects of neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to acute and chronic exercise as well as the interactions of the different systems influencing factors, e.g. genetics, gender, age, altitude/depth, heat/cold, with respect to performance and health. | |||||
| Learning objective | The aim of this course is to understand molecular and systemic aspects of neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations to acute and chronic exercise as well as the interaction of the different systems regarding health-relevant aspects and performance in healthy people and persons with selected diseases. Furthermore, students will understand the influence of genetics, gender, age, altitude/depth, heat and cold on the named factors. | |||||
| Content | History of Exercise Physiology, research methods, fibertype heterogeneity and its functional significance, neural control of muscle force, molecular nad cellular mechanisms of muscle adaptation to resistance, endurance and stretching exercise, interindividual variability in the response to training, cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses to acute and chronic exercise, sexi differences relevant to exercise performance, exercise in hot and cold environment, children and adolescents in sport and exercise, exercise at altitude and depth, aging and exercise performance, exercise for health, exercise in the context of disease. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Online material is provided during the course. | |||||
| Literature | Recommended textbooks: William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance, Eighth Edition, 2014 ISBN/ISSN: 9781451191554 W.L. Kenney, J.H. Wilmore, D.L. Costill Physiology of Sport and Exercise 5th Edition, 2012 ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-9409-2 / ISBN-10: 0-7360-9409-1 | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Anatomy and Physiology I + II | |||||
| Focus Courses: Molecular Health Sciences | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 551-0309-00L | Concepts in Modern Genetics | W | 6 credits | 4V | Y. Barral, D. Bopp, A. Hajnal, M. Stoffel, O. Voinnet | |
| Abstract | Concepts of modern genetics and genomics, including principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference. | |||||
| Learning objective | This course focuses on the concepts of classical and modern genetics and genomics. | |||||
| Content | The topics include principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Scripts and additional material will be provided during the semester. | |||||
| 551-0317-00L | Immunology I | W | 3 credits | 2V | M. Kopf, A. Oxenius | |
| Abstract | Introduction into structural and functional aspects of the immune system. Basic knowledge of the mechanisms and the regulation of an immune response. | |||||
| Learning objective | Introduction into structural and functional aspects of the immune system. Basic knowledge of the mechanisms and the regulation of an immune response. | |||||
| Content | - Introduction and historical background - Innate and adaptive immunity, Cells and organs of the immune system - B cells and antibodies - Generation of diversity - Antigen presentation and Major Histoincompatibility (MHC) antigens - Thymus and T cell selection - Autoimmunity - Cytotoxic T cells and NK cells - Th1 and Th2 cells, regulatory T cells - Allergies - Hypersensitivities - Vaccines, immune-therapeutic interventions | |||||
| Lecture notes | Electronic access to the documentation will be provided. The link can be found at "Lernmaterialien" | |||||
| Literature | - Kuby, Immunology, 7th edition, Freemen + Co., New York, 2009 | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Immunology I (WS) and Immunology II (SS) will be examined as one learning entity in a "Sessionsprüfung". | |||||
| Focus Courses: Medical Technology | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 227-0386-00L | Biomedical Engineering | W | 4 credits | 3G | J. Vörös, S. J. Ferguson, S. Kozerke, U. Moser, M. Rudin, M. P. Wolf, M. Zenobi-Wong | |
| Abstract | Introduction into selected topics of biomedical engineering as well as their relationship with physics and physiology. The focus is on learning the concepts that govern common medical instruments and the most important organs from an engineering point of view. In addition, the most recent achievements and trends of the field of biomedical engineering are also outlined. | |||||
| Learning objective | Introduction into selected topics of biomedical engineering as well as their relationship with physics and physiology. The course provides an overview of the various topics of the different tracks of the biomedical engineering master course and helps orienting the students in selecting their specialized classes and project locations. | |||||
| Content | Introduction into neuro- and electrophysiology. Functional analysis of peripheral nerves, muscles, sensory organs and the central nervous system. Electrograms, evoked potentials. Audiometry, optometry. Functional electrostimulation: Cardiac pacemakers. Function of the heart and the circulatory system, transport and exchange of substances in the human body, pharmacokinetics. Endoscopy, medical television technology. Lithotripsy. Electrical Safety. Orthopaedic biomechanics. Lung function. Bioinformatics and Bioelectronics. Biomaterials. Biosensors. Microcirculation.Metabolism. Practical and theoretical exercises in small groups in the laboratory. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering by Enderle, Banchard, and Bronzino AND https://www1.ethz.ch/lbb/Education/BME | |||||
| 376-0021-00L | Materials and Mechanics in Medicine | W | 4 credits | 3G | M. Zenobi-Wong, J. G. Snedeker | |
| Abstract | IUnderstanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering as well as the history of biomedical engineering and ethical and regulatory aspects. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice. | |||||
| Learning objective | Understanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering as well as the history of biomedical engineering. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice. | |||||
| Content | Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Tissue Biomechanics, Implants. | |||||
| Lecture notes | course website on ILIAS | |||||
| Literature | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3rd Edition 2011, Autor: John Enderle, Joseph Bronzino, ISBN 9780123749796 Academic Press | |||||
| 376-1714-00L | Biocompatible Materials | W | 4 credits | 3G | K. Maniura, J. Möller, M. Zenobi-Wong | |
| Abstract | Introduction to molecules used for biomaterials, molecular interactions between different materials and biological systems (molecules, cells, tissues). The concept of biocompatibility is discussed and important techniques from biomaterials research and development are introduced. | |||||
| Learning objective | The class consists of three parts: 1. Introdcution into molecular characteristics of molecules involved in the materials-to-biology interface. Molecular design of biomaterials. 2. The concept of biocompatibility. 3. Introduction into methodology used in biomaterials research and application. | |||||
| Content | Introduction into native and polymeric biomaterials used for medical applications. The concepts of biocompatibility, biodegradation and the consequences of degradation products are discussed on the molecular level. Different classes of materials with respect to potential applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery are introduced. Strong focus lies on the molecular interactions between materials having very different bulk and/or surface chemistry with living cells, tissues and organs. In particular the interface between the materials surfaces and the eukaryotic cell surface and possible reactions of the cells with an implant material are elucidated. Techniques to design, produce and characterize materials in vitro as well as in vivo analysis of implanted and explanted materials are discussed. In addition, a link between academic research and industrial entrepreneurship is established by external guest speakers. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts can be accessed online. | |||||
| Literature | Literatur Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, Ratner B.D. et al, 3rd Edition, 2013 Comprehensive Biomaterials, Ducheyne P. et al., 1st Edition, 2011 (available online via ETH library) Handouts provided during the classes and references therin. | |||||
| Focus Courses: Neurosciences | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 376-1305-00L | Development of the Nervous System | W | 3 credits | 2V | E. Stoeckli, further lecturers | |
| Abstract | The course covers the development of the nervous system (NS) with a focus on neurogenesis and migration, axon growth, synapse formation, mol. & cell. mechanisms, and diseases of the developing NS. | |||||
| Learning objective | The aim is to give a deepened insight on the normal development, of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches. | |||||
| Content | The main focus is on the development of the NS: Early development of the NS, cellular processes, nerve fiber growth, building of synapses and neuronal networks. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Must be downloaded from OLAT: https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/dmz/ as BIO344 | |||||
| Literature | The lecture requires reading of book chapters, handouts and original scientific papers. Further information will be given in the individual lectures and are mentioned on OLAT. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Auxiliary tools: None. Bring something to write and your student ID | |||||
| 376-1305-01L | Structure, Plasticity and Repair of the Nervous System | W | 3 credits | 2V | G. Schratt, L. Filli, W. von der Behrens, further lecturers | |
| Abstract | The course covers the structure, plasticity and regeneration of the adult nervous system (NS) with focus on: sensory systems, cognitive functions, learning and memory, molecular and cellular mechanisms, animal models, and diseases of the NS. | |||||
| Learning objective | The aim is to give a deepened insight into the structure, plasticity and regeneration of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches. | |||||
| Content | The main focus is on the structure, plasticity and regeneration of the NS: biology of the adult nervous system; structural plasticity of the adult nervous system, regeneration and repair: networks and nerve fibers, regeneration, pathological loss of cells. | |||||
| Lecture notes | ETH students: Lecture notes will be provided on Moodle https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=4487 Password will be provided at the beginning of the lecture. UZH students: Lecture notes will be provided on OLAT: https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/dmz/ | |||||
| Literature | The lecture requires reading of book chapters, handouts and original scientific papers. Further information will be given in the individual lectures and are mentioned on Moodle / OLAT. | |||||
| 551-0309-00L | Concepts in Modern Genetics | W | 6 credits | 4V | Y. Barral, D. Bopp, A. Hajnal, M. Stoffel, O. Voinnet | |
| Abstract | Concepts of modern genetics and genomics, including principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference. | |||||
| Learning objective | This course focuses on the concepts of classical and modern genetics and genomics. | |||||
| Content | The topics include principles of classical genetics; yeast genetics; gene mapping; forward and reverse genetics; structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes; molecular mechanisms and regulation of transcription, replication, DNA-repair and recombination; analysis of developmental processes; epigenetics and RNA interference. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Scripts and additional material will be provided during the semester. | |||||
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