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
Telephone044 635 48 54
E-mailalex.hajnal@biol.ethz.ch
URLhttp://www.imls.uzh.ch/en/research/Hajnal.html
DepartmentBiology
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
376-1305-00LDevelopment of the Nervous System3 credits2VE. Stoeckli, A. Hajnal, M. Hengartner, O. L. D. Raineteau, L. Sommer, D. R. Zimmermann
AbstractThe 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.
ObjectiveThe aim is to give a deepened insight on the normal development, of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches.
ContentThe 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 notesMust be downloaded from OLAT: https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/dmz/
as BIO344
LiteratureThe 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 / NoticeAuxiliary tools:
None. Bring something to write and your student ID
376-1305-10LNeurobiology Information 6 credits4VM. 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
AbstractDevelopment 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.
ObjectiveOverview of normal development, plasticity and regeneration of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches.
ContentDevelopment: 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 notesUZH 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
LiteratureThe lecture requires reading of book chapters, handouts and original scientific papers. Further information will be given in the individual lectures.
Prerequisites / NoticeFinal 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
551-0309-00LConcepts in Modern Genetics Information 6 credits4VY. Barral, D. Bopp, A. Hajnal, O. Voinnet
AbstractConcepts 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.
ObjectiveThis course focuses on the concepts of classical and modern genetics and genomics.
ContentThe 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 notesScripts and additional material will be provided during the semester.
Prerequisites / NoticeThis 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.
551-0571-00LFrom 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 credits2VA. Hajnal, D. Bopp, E. Hafen
AbstractThe evolution of the various body-plans is investigated by means of comparison of developmentally essential control genes of molecularly analysed model organisms.
ObjectiveBy 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