Alex Hajnal: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2014 |
Name | Prof. Dr. Alex Hajnal (Professor Universität Zürich (UZH)) |
Address | Universität Zürich Winterthurerstrasse 190 IMLS / Y11-J-82b 8057 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | 044 635 48 54 |
alex.hajnal@biol.ethz.ch | |
URL | http://www.imls.uzh.ch/en/research/Hajnal.html |
Department | Biology |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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376-1305-00L | Development of the Nervous System | 3 credits | 2V | E. Stoeckli, A. Hajnal, M. Hengartner, O. L. D. Raineteau, L. Sommer, D. R. Zimmermann | |
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. | ||||
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 | ||||
376-1305-10L | Neurobiology | 6 credits | 4V | M. E. Schwab, E. Stoeckli, L. Filli, A. Hajnal, M. Hengartner, K. A. Martin, S. C. Neuhauss, O. L. D. Raineteau, L. Sommer, D. R. Zimmermann, further lecturers | |
Abstract | Development of the nervous system (NS); the adult NS, plasticity and regeneration, sensory systems, cognitive functions, learning and memory, mol. & cell. mechanisms, animal models, diseases of the NS. | ||||
Objective | Overview of normal development, plasticity and regeneration of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches. | ||||
Content | Development: Early development of the nervous system, cellular level, nerve fiber growth, building of neuronal networks; 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 | UZH Students: Must be downloaded from OLAT: https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/dmz/ unter BIO343 und BIO344 ETH Students: Must be downloaded from the Moodle (only for 376-1305-01): https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=694 | ||||
Literature | The lecture requires reading of book chapters, handouts and original scientific papers. Further information will be given in the individual lectures. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Final exam BIO344 Development of the nervous system (NS): January 7th, 2015, 09.00-10.30h UZH students Y15-G-19 ETHZ students Y15-G-20 Final exam BIO343 Structure, Plasticity and Repair of the Nervous System: January 8th 2015, First Group: 09.00-10.30 , Second Group: 11.00-12.30 Room: HG E 19 , HG E 26.1, HG E 26.3 Discussion of exam Date: Friday, February 20th, 2015 - Time: 17:00 - 18:00 h - Room: Y34-J-01 Repetition exam of course fall semester 2014 Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 - Time: BIO344: 09:00 - 10:30 h - Room: Y03-G-85 | ||||
551-0309-00L | Concepts in Modern Genetics | 6 credits | 4V | Y. Barral, D. Bopp, A. Hajnal, 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. | ||||
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. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | This course is a co-production of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, and will be taught in English. The course takes place on Monday afternoon at ETH Hoenggerberg, and on Tuesday morning at UniZH Irchel. | ||||
551-0571-00L | From DNA to Diversity (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: BIO336 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link | 2 credits | 2V | A. Hajnal, D. Bopp, E. Hafen | |
Abstract | The evolution of the various body-plans is investigated by means of comparison of developmentally essential control genes of molecularly analysed model organisms. | ||||
Objective | By the end of this module, each student should be able to - recognize the universal principles underlying the development of different animal body plans. - explain how the genes encoding the molecular toolkit have evolved to create animal diversity. - relate changes in gene structure or function to evolutionary changes in animal development. Key skills: By the end of this module, each student should be able to - present and discuss a relevant evolutionary topic in an oral presentation - select and integrate key concepts in animal evolution from primary literature - participate in discussions on topics presented by others |