Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Biology Master
Elective Major Subject Areas
Elective Major: Molecular and Structural Biology
Elective Compulsory Concept Courses See D-BIOL Master Studies Guide
529-0732-00L	Proteins and Lipids Note for BSc Biology students: Only one of the two concept courses 529-0731-00 Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates (autumn semester) or 529-0732-00 Proteins and Lipids (spring semester) can be counted for the Bachelor's degree.	W	6 credits	3G	D. Hilvert
Abstract	An overview of the relationship between protein sequence, conformation and function.
Learning objective	Overview of the relationship between protein sequence, conformation and function.
Content	Proteins, structures and properties, (bio)synthesis of polypeptides, protein folding and design, protein engineering, chemical modification of proteins, proteomics.
Literature	General Literature: - T.E. Creighton: Proteins: Structures and Molecular Properties, 2nd Edition, H.W. Freeman and Company, New York, 1993. - C. Branden, J. Tooze , Introduction to Protein Structure, Garland Publishing, New York, 1991. - J. M. Berg, J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer: Biochemistry, 5th edition, H.W. Freeman and Company, New York, 2002. - G.A. Petsko, D. Ringe: Protein Structure and Function, New Science Press Ltd., London, 2004. Original Literature: Citations from the original literature relevant to the individual lectures will be assigned weekly.
551-0320-00L	Cellular Biochemistry (Part II)	W	3 credits	2V	Y. Barral, R. Kroschewski, A. E. Smith
Abstract	This course will focus on molecular mechanisms and concepts underlying cellular biochemistry, providing advanced insights into the structural and functional details of individual cell components, and the complex regulation of their interactions. Particular emphasis will be on the spatial and temporal integration of different molecules and signaling pathways into global cellular processes.
Learning objective	The full-year course (551-0319-00 & 551-0320-00) focuses on the molecular mechanisms and concepts underlying the biochemistry of cellular physiology, investigating how these processes are integrated to carry out highly coordinated cellular functions. The molecular characterization of complex cellular functions requires a combination of approaches such as biochemistry, but also cell biology and genetics. This course is therefore the occasion to discuss these techniques and their integration in modern cellular biochemistry. The students will be able to describe the structural and functional details of individual cell components, and the spatial and temporal regulation of their interactions. In particular, they will learn to explain how different molecules and signaling pathways can be integrated during complex and highly dynamic cellular processes such as intracellular transport, cytoskeletal rearrangements, cell motility, and cell division. In addition, they will be able to illustrate the relevance of particular signaling pathways for cellular pathologies such as cancer or during cellular infection.
Content	Spatial and temporal integration of different molecules and signaling pathways into global cellular processes, such as cell division, cell infection and cell motility. Emphasis is also put on the understanding of pathologies associated with defective cell physiology, such as cancer or during cellular infection.
Literature	Recommended supplementary literature may be provided during the course.
Prerequisites / Notice	To attend this course the students must have a solid basic knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology and general biology. Biology students have in general already attended the first part of the "Cellular Biochemistry" concept course (551-0319-00). The course will be taught in English. In addition, the course will be based on a blended-learning scenario, where frontal lectures will be complemented with carefully chosen web-based teaching elements that students access through the ETH Moodle platform.
551-0314-00L	Microbiology (Part II)	W	3 credits	2V	W.‑D. Hardt, L. Eberl, J. Piel, J. Vorholt-Zambelli
Abstract	Advanced lecture class providing a broad overview on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.
Learning objective	This concept class will be based on common concepts and introduce to the enormous diversity among bacteria and archaea. It will cover the current research on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.
Content	Advanced class covering the state of the research in bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis.
Lecture notes	Updated handouts will be provided during the class.
Literature	Current literature references will be provided during the lectures.
Prerequisites / Notice	English
551-0324-00L	Systems Biology	W	6 credits	4V	P. Picotti, M. Claassen, U. Sauer, B. Snijder, B. Wollscheid
Abstract	Introduction to experimental and computational methods of systems biology. By using baker’s yeast as a thread through the series, we focus on global methods for analysis of and interference with biological functions. Illustrative applications to other organisms will highlight medical and biotechnological aspects.
Learning objective	- obtain an overview of global analytical methods - obtain an overview of computational methods in systems biology - understand the concepts of systems biology
Content	Overview of global analytical methods (e.g. DNA arrays, proteomics, metabolomics, fluxes etc), global interference methods (siRNA, mutant libraries, synthetic lethality etc.) and imaging methods. Introduction to mass spectrometry and proteomics. Concepts of metabolism in microbes and higher cells. Systems biology of developmental processes. Concepts of mathematical modeling and applications of computational systems biology.
Lecture notes	no script
Literature	The course is not taught by a particular book, but some books are suggested for further reading: - Systems biology in Practice by Klipp, Herwig, Kowald, Wierling und Lehrach. Wiley-VCH 2005

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