Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016
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Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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551-1159-00L | Molecular Systems Biology | E- | 0 credits | 1K | U. Sauer, R. Aebersold | |
Abstract | Seminar series on current research topics in systems biology | |||||
Objective | An overview of systesm biology research | |||||
Content | Seminar series on current research topics in systems biology | |||||
Lecture notes | none | |||||
Literature | none | |||||
701-0265-00L | Ecology and Evolution Information for UZH students: Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module BIO608 at UZH. Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link | W | 1 credit | 2S | E. Postma, J. Jokela | |
Abstract | A course dedicated to the reading and discussion of the relevant literature. The actual list of theme papers will be proposed anew for every year. Students then choose a topic and prepare themselves for a general discussion with their colleagues and peers. In the process, current and controversial topics will be discussed and studied. | |||||
Objective | To become proficient in reading scientific literature, to understand how to look at publications, to understand them and to be able to put them in context. The course also trains the skills needed for the presentation of scientific contributions and the ability to put things into a broader context. Training in how to participate in a scientific discussion, how to make an argument and how to listen to arguments of others. | |||||
Content | All topics focus on themes from ecology and evolution, notably so on studies on adaptation of organisms, their evolutionary history, or on questions of current methodology. | |||||
Lecture notes | none | |||||
Literature | The actual content, i.e. the theme papers, will be determined and allocated to the participants at the start of the course each year. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Takes place at Uni Irchel. Please refer to notes on board or ask secretary Mrs. Rita Jenny (Link). Requirements: Knowledge of ecology and evolution, e.g., lectures during basic and advanced study period. The course is meant for advanced and PhD students. | |||||
376-1791-00L | Introductory Course in Neuroscience I (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: SPV0Y005 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link | W | 2 credits | 2V | J.‑M. Fritschy, W. Knecht | |
Abstract | The course gives an introduction to human and comparative neuroanatomy, molecular, cellular and systems neuroscience. | |||||
Objective | The course gives an introduction to human and comparative neuroanatomy, molecular, cellular and systems neuroscience. | |||||
Content | 1) Human Neuroanatomy I&II 2) Comparative Neuroanatomy 3) Development I&II 4) Membran and Action Potential 5) Synaptic Transmission & Plasticity I&II 6) Glia and Blodd-Brain-Barrier 7) Somatosensory and Motor System 8) Visual System 9) Auditory System 10) Circuits underlying Emotion 11) Modeling of Neural Circuits | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | For doctoral students of the Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ). | |||||
376-1795-00L | Advanced Course in Neurobiology I (Functional Anatomy of the Rodent Brain) (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: SPV0Y009 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link | W | 2 credits | 2V | J.‑M. Fritschy, H. U. Zeilhofer | |
Abstract | The goal of this Advanced Course in Neurobiology is to provide students with a broader knowledge in several important areas of neurobiology. The course consists of four parts: Part I deals with various topics in developmental neurobiology. Part II is devoted to aspects of signal transduction. Part III focuses on synaptic transmission. Part IV gives deeper insights into systems neuroscience. | |||||
Objective | This credit point course is designed for doctoral students who have successfully completed the Introductory Course in Neuroscience at the Neuroscience Center Zürich. The goal is to provide students with a broader and deeper knowledge in several important areas of neurobiology. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Für Doktorierende des Zentrums für Neurowissenschaften Zürich. Nicht für Master-Studierende geeignet. | |||||
151-0255-00L | Energy Conversion and Transport in Biosystems | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | D. Poulikakos, A. Ferrari | |
Abstract | Theory and application of thermodynamics and energy conversion in biological systems with focus on the cellular level. | |||||
Objective | Theory and application of energy conversion at the cellular level. Understanding of the basic features governing solutes transport in the principal systems of the human cell. Connection of characteristics and patterns from other fields of engineering to biofluidics. Heat and mass transport processes in the cell, generation of forces, work and relation to biomedical technologies. | |||||
Content | Mass transfer models for the transport of chemical species in the human cell. Organization and function of the cell membrane and of the cell cytoskeleton. The role of molecular motors in cellular force generation and their function in cell migration. Description of the functionality of these systems and of analytical experimental and computational techniques for understanding of their operation. Introduction to cell metabolism, cellular energy transport and cellular thermodynamics. | |||||
Lecture notes | Material in the form of hand-outs will be distributed. | |||||
Literature | Lecture notes and references therein. | |||||
151-0927-00L | Rate-Controlled Separations in Fine Chemistry | W | 4 credits | 3G | M. Mazzotti | |
Abstract | The students are supposed to obtain detailed insight into the fundamentals of separation processes that are frequently applied in modern life sicence processes in particular, fine chemistry and biotechnology. | |||||
Objective | The students are supposed to obtain detailed insight into the fundamentals of separation processes that are frequently applied in modern life sicence processes in particular, fine chemistry and biotechnology. | |||||
Content | The class covers separation techniques that are central in the purification and downstream processing of chemicals and bio-pharmaceuticals. Examples from both areas illustrate the utility of the methods: 1) Liquid-liquid extraction; 2) Adsorption and chromatography; 3) Membrane processes; 4) Crystallization and precipitation. | |||||
Lecture notes | Handouts during the class | |||||
Literature | Recommendations for text books will be covered in the class | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Requirements: Thermal separation Processes I (151-0926-00) and Modelling and mathematical methods in process and chemical engineering (151-0940-00) | |||||
401-0649-00L | Applied Statistical Regression | W | 5 credits | 2V + 1U | M. Dettling | |
Abstract | This course offers a practically oriented introduction into regression modeling methods. The basic concepts and some mathematical background are included, with the emphasis lying in learning "good practice" that can be applied in every student's own projects and daily work life. A special focus will be laid in the use of the statistical software package R for regression analysis. | |||||
Objective | The students acquire advanced practical skills in linear regression analysis and are also familiar with its extensions to generalized linear modeling. | |||||
Content | The course starts with the basics of linear modeling, and then proceeds to parameter estimation, tests, confidence intervals, residual analysis, model choice, and prediction. More rarely touched but practically relevant topics that will be covered include variable transformations, multicollinearity problems and model interpretation, as well as general modeling strategies. The last third of the course is dedicated to an introduction to generalized linear models: this includes the generalized additive model, logistic regression for binary response variables, binomial regression for grouped data and poisson regression for count data. | |||||
Lecture notes | A script will be available. | |||||
Literature | Faraway (2005): Linear Models with R Faraway (2006): Extending the Linear Model with R Draper & Smith (1998): Applied Regression Analysis Fox (2008): Applied Regression Analysis and GLMs Montgomery et al. (2006): Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The exercises, but also the classes will be based on procedures from the freely available, open-source statistical software package R, for which an introduction will be held. In the Mathematics Bachelor and Master programmes, the two course units 401-0649-00L "Applied Statistical Regression" and 401-3622-00L "Regression" are mutually exclusive. Registration for the examination of one of these two course units is only allowed if you have not registered for the examination of the other course unit. | |||||
551-1615-00L | NMR Methods for Studies of Biological Macromolecules Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in biological NMR spectroscopy. | W | 1 credit | 1S | G. Wider | |
Abstract | Seminar series on technical aspects of high resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy with biological macromolecules. | |||||
Objective | Introduction and discussion of advanced methods for recording and analysis of NMR data with biological macromolecules. | |||||
Content | Seminar series on technical aspects of high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy with biological macromolecules. | |||||
551-1619-00L | Structural Biology | W | 1 credit | 1K | R. Glockshuber, F. Allain, N. Ban, K. Locher, E. Weber-Ban, G. Wider, K. Wüthrich | |
Abstract | The course consists of a series of research seminars on Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, given by both scientists of the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) in Structural Biology and external speakers. Information on the individual seminars is provided on the following websites: Link Link | |||||
Objective | The goal of this course is to provide doctoral and postdoctoral students with a broad overview on the most recent developments in biochemistry, structural biology and biophysics. | |||||
851-0180-00L | Research Ethics Particularly suitable for students of D-BIOL, D-CHAB, D-HEST | W | 2 credits | 2G | G. Achermann | |
Abstract | This course has its focus on the responsible conduct of research (RCR) and the ethical dimensions of the biological and biomedical sciences. | |||||
Objective | The main goal of this course is to enhance the student's ability to: - recognize and identify ethical issues and conflicts, - analyze and develop well-reasoned responses to the kinds of ethical problems a scientist is likely to encounter. Additionally, students will become familiar with regulations and ethical guidelines relevant for their research field on the international, governmental, institutional and professional level. To achieve these objectives, teaching methods will include lectures, discussions, case study work (alone and in groups), moral games, paper work and exercises. | |||||
Content | I. Ethics & the Process of Ethical Inquiry --------------------------------------- Introduction in Ethics and Research Ethics - What is ethics? What ethics is not...; - Awareness: what constitutes an ethical question? Distinguishing ethical questions from other kinds of questions; Science & ethics: a comparison; - The ethics movement in the biological and health sciences; - What is research ethics and why is it important? - Values (personal, cultural & ethical) in science & principles for ethical conduct in research; - Professional codes of conduct: functions and limitations Ethical approaches in the conduct of research (Normative Ethics) - Overview over important theories for research ethics: virtue theories, duty-based theories (rights theory, categorical imperative, prima facie duties), consequentialist theories, other theories); - The plurality of ethical theories and its consequences; - The concept of dignity Moral reasoning I: Arguments - Why arguments? What is a good argument? The structure of (moral) arguments; - Deductive and inductive arguments; Validity and soundness; - Assessing moral arguments Moral reasoning II: Decision-making - How (not) to approach ethical issues...; Is there a correct method for answering moral questions? - Models of method in Applied Ethics: a) Top-down approaches; b) the reflective equilibrium; c) a bottom-up approach: casuistry (or reasoning-by-analogy); - Is there a right answer? II. Research Ethics / Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) ---------------------------------------------------------- Integrity in Research & Research Misconduct - What is "integrity" in scientific research? What is research misconduct (falsification, fabrication, plagiarism - FFP) and questionable research practices (QRP)? - Factors leading to misconduct; Procedure for responding to allegations of research misconduct; - The confidant of ETH Zurich Data Management - Data collection and recordkeeping; Analysis and selection of data; - Ownership of data; retention and sharing of data; - Falsification and fabrication of data Research involving animals - The moral status of animals; Ethical approaches to animal experimentation: Animal welfare (Peter Singer) and Animal rights (Tom Regan); - The 3 R's (replacement, reduction, refinement); - Ethical assessment of conflicting issues in animal experimentation; - The dignity of animals in the Swiss constitution; Research involving human subjects - History & guidelines (Nuremberg Code; Declaration of Helsinki; Belmont Report; International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects (CIOMS Guidelines); Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine (Oviedo Convention); - Informed consent; confidentiality and anonymity; research risks and benefits; vulnerable subjects; - Clinical trials; - Biobanks - Ethics Committees / Institutional Review Boards (IRB) Authorship & Peer review - Criteria for authorship; - Plagiarism; - Challenges to openness and freedom in scientific publication; - Open access - Peer review Social responsibility - What is social responsibility? Social responsibility: whose obligation? - Public advocacy by researchers | |||||
Lecture notes | Course material (handouts, case studies, exercises, surveys and papers) will be available during the lectures and on the course homepage. | |||||
Literature | Recommended literature: - Bulger R.E., Heitman E. & Reiser S.J. (2002) "The Ethical Dimensions of the Biological and Health Sciences" 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press - Shamoo A.E. & Resnik D.B. (2003) "Responsible Conduct of Research", New York, Oxford University Press - "On Being a Scientist. Responsible Conduct in Research (2009)" 3rd ed., Link; - "Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research" (Link) Detailed literature lists for the different topics of the course will be provided in the script/handout or on the course work space. | |||||
401-5640-00L | ZüKoSt: Seminar on Applied Statistics | E- | 0 credits | 1K | M. Kalisch, P. L. Bühlmann, R. Furrer, L. Held, T. Hothorn, M. H. Maathuis, M. Mächler, L. Meier, N. Meinshausen, M. Robinson, C. Strobl | |
Abstract | About 5 talks on applied statistics. | |||||
Objective | See how statistical methods are applied in practice. | |||||
Content | There will be about 5 talks on how statistical methods are applied in practice. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | This is no lecture. There is no exam and no credit points will be awarded. The current program can be found on the web: Link Course language is English or German and may depend on the speaker. | |||||
551-1109-00L | Seminars in Microbiology | E- | 0 credits | 2K | M. Aebi, H.‑M. Fischer, W.‑D. Hardt, J. Piel, J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
Abstract | Seminars by invited speakers covering selected microbiology themes. | |||||
Objective | Discussion of selected microbiology themes presented by invited speakers. | |||||
551-0030-01L | Doctoral Thesis | E- | 0 credits | Professors | ||
Abstract | Doctoral Thesis | |||||
Objective | ||||||
401-0620-00L | Statistical Consulting | E- | 0 credits | 0.1K | M. Kalisch, L. Meier | |
Abstract | The Statistical Consulting service is open for all members of ETH, including students, and partly also to other persons. | |||||
Objective | Advice for analyzing data by statistical methods. | |||||
Content | Students and researchers can get advice for analyzing scientific data, often for a thesis. We highly recommend to contact the consulting service when planning a project, not only towards the end of analyzing the resulting data! | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | This is not a course, but a consulting service. There are no exams nor credits. Contact: Link . Tel. 044 632 2223. See also Link Requirements: Knowledge of the basic concepts of statistics is desirable. | |||||
551-0512-00L | Current Topics in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Number of participants limited to 8. | W | 2 credits | 1S | U. Suter | |
Abstract | The course is a literature seminar or "journal club". Each Friday a student, or a member of the Suter Lab in the Institute of Molecular Health Sciences, will present a paper from the recent literature. | |||||
Objective | The course introduces you to recent developments in the fields of cellular and molecular neurobiology. It also supports you to develop your skills in critically reading the scientific literature. You should be able to grasp what the authors wanted to learn i.e. their goals, why the authors chose the experimental approach they used, the strengths and weaknesses of the experiments and the data presented, and how the work fits into the wider literature in the field. You will present one paper yourself, which provides you with practice in public speaking. | |||||
Content | You will present one paper yourself. Give an introduction to the field of the paper, then show and comment on the main results (all the papers we present are available online, so you can show original figures with a beamer). Finish with a summary of the main points and a discussion of their significance. You are expected to take part in the discussion and to ask questions. To prepare for this you should read all the papers beforehand (they will be announced a week in advance of the presentation). | |||||
Lecture notes | Presentations will be made available after the seminars. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | You must attend at least 80% of the journal clubs, and give a presentation of your own. At the end of the semester there will be a 30 minute oral exam on the material presented during the semester. The grade will be based on the exam (45%), your presentation (45%), and a contribution based on your active participation in discussion of other presentations (10%). | |||||
551-0737-00L | Experimental Ecology: Evolution and Ecology | W | 2 credits | 2S | S. Bonhoeffer | |
Abstract | Interaction seminar. Student-mediated presentations, guests and discussions on current themes in ecology, evolutionary and population biology. | |||||
Objective | Getting familiar with scientific arguments and discussions. Overview of current research topics. Making contacts with fellow students in other groups. | |||||
Content | Scientific talks and discussions on changing subjects. | |||||
Lecture notes | None | |||||
Literature | None | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | For information and details: Link or contact: Link | |||||
551-0509-00L | Current Immunological Research in Zürich | E- | 0 credits | 1K | R. Spörri, M. Detmar, C. Halin Winter, W.‑D. Hardt, M. Kopf, A. Lanzavecchia, S. R. Leibundgut, A. Oxenius, University lecturers | |
Abstract | This monthly meeting is a platform for Zurich-based immunology research groups to present and discuss their ongoing research projects. At each meeting three PhD students or Postdocs from the participating research groups present an ongoing research project in a 30 min seminar followed by a plenary discussion. | |||||
Objective | The aim of this monthly meeting is to provide further education for master and doctoral students as well as Postdocs in diverse topics of immunology and to give an insight in the related research. Furthermore, this platform fosters the establishment of science- and technology-based interactions between the participating research groups. | |||||
Content | Presentation and discussion of current research projects carried out by various immunology-oriented research groups in Zurich. | |||||
Lecture notes | none | |||||
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