Markus Stoffel: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2014

Name Prof. Dr. Markus Stoffel
FieldMetabolic Diseases
Address
Inst. f. Molecular Health Sciences
ETH Zürich, HPL H 36
Otto-Stern-Weg 7
8093 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 45 60
Fax+41 44 633 13 62
E-mailstoffel@biol.ethz.ch
DepartmentBiology
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
376-0205-00LMolecular Disease Mechanisms I Information 6 credits4VC. Wolfrum, C. Beyer, M. Ristow, M. Stoffel, A. Wutz, M. Zenobi-Wong
AbstractThe mechanisms of disease development will be studied. Main topics will be: Genetic regulation of disease development with a focus on monogenic and polygenic forms. In addition the methods used in elucidating genetic components in disease progression will be discussed. Ageing and development associated disease progression including the underlying molecular mechanisms.
ObjectiveTo understand the mechanisms governing disease development with a special emphasis on genetic and ageing associated components to understand the mechanisms governing disease development with a special emphasis on genetic and ageing associated components.
551-0016-AALBiology II Information
Enrolment only for MSc students who need this course as additional requirement.
2 credits4RM. Stoffel, E. Hafen
AbstractThe lecture course Biology II is a basic introductory course into biology for students who need to pass this course for admission to their MSc curriculum.
ObjectiveThe objective of the lecture course Biology II is the understanding of form, function, and development of animals and of the basic underlying mechanisms.
ContentThe following numbers of chapters refer to the text-book "Biology" (Campbell & Reece, 7th edition, 2005) on which the course is based. Chapters 1-4 are a basic prerequisite. The sections "Structure of the Cell" (Chapters 5-10, 12, 17) and "General Genetics" (Chapters 13-16, 18, 46) are covered by the lecture Biology I.

1. Genomes, DNA Technology, Genetic Basis of Development

Chapter 19: Eukaryotic Genomes: Organization, Regulation, and Evolution
Chapter 20: DNA Technology and Genomics
Chapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development

2. Form, Function, and Development of Animals I

Chapter 40: Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function
Chapter 41: Animal Nutrition
Chapter 44: Osmoregulation and Excretion
Chapter 47: Animal Development

3. Form, Function, and Develeopment of Animals II

Chapter 42: Circulation and Gas Exchange
Chapter 43: The Immune System
Chapter 45: Hormones and the Endocrine System
Chapter 48: Nervous Systems
Chapter 49: Sensory and Motor Mechanisms
LiteratureThe following text-book is the basis for the courses Biology I and II:

„Biology“, Campbell and Reece, 7th Edition, 2005, Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, ISBN 0-8053-7166-4
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisite: Lecture course Biology I of winter semester
551-1309-00LRNA-Biology Information Restricted registration - show details 6 credits7GC. Beyer, F. Allain, C. M. Azzalin, J. Hall, M. Stoffel, O. Voinnet, A. Wutz, further lecturers
AbstractIntroduction to the diversity of current RNA-research at all levels from structural biology to systems biology using mainly model systems like S. cerevisiae (yeast), mammalian cells.
ObjectiveThe students will obtain an overview about the diversity of current RNA-research. They will learn to design experiments and use techniques necessary to analyze different aspects of RNA biology. Through lectures and literature seminars, they will learn about the burning questions of RNA research and discuss approaches to address these questions experimentally. In practical lab projects the students will work in one of the participating laboratories. Finally, they will learn how to present and discuss their data in an appropriate manner. Student assessment is a graded semester performance based on individual performance in the laboratory, the written exam and the poster presentation.
LiteratureDocumentation and recommended literature will be provided at the beginning and during the course.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course will be taught in English.
551-1515-00LInsulin Signaling Information Restricted registration - show details 6 credits7GM. Stoffel
AbstractIntroduction to the physiological and biochemical action of insulin signaling and its role in the fasted/feeding response and in obesity and diabetes.
ObjectiveThe students will obtain an overview about the current topics of research in insulin signaling and how it impacts on growth, metabolism and cell differentiation. They will learn to design experiments and use techniques necessary to analyze different aspects of insulin signaling,including physiological actions in whole animals as well as in tissue culture. Through lectures and literature seminars, they will learn about the open questions of insulin signaling research and discuss approaches to address these questions experimentally.

In practical lab projects the students will perform physiological in vivo studies as well as biochemical experiments. Finally, they will learn how to present and discuss their data. Student assessment is a graded semester performance based on individual performance in the laboratory, a written exam and the lab data presentation.