551-0309-00L  Concepts in Modern Genetics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersY. Barral, D. Bopp, A. Hajnal, M. Stoffel, O. Voinnet
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-0309-00 VConcepts in Modern Genetics
**together with the Uni Zurich**
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4 hrs
Mon12:45-14:30HPH G 3 »
Tue08:00-09:45Y15 G 19 »
Y. Barral, D. Bopp, A. Hajnal, M. Stoffel, O. Voinnet

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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 UZH Irchel.

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ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersY. Barral, D. Bopp, A. Hajnal, M. Stoffel, O. Voinnet
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationPrüfungsmodus: schriftliche Prüfung, Dauer 150 Minuten.
Antworten in deutscher Sprache werden akzeptiert.

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