Colette vom Berg-Maurer: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2024 |
| Name | Dr. Colette vom Berg-Maurer |
| Address | EAWAG Überlandstrasse 133 BU E06 8600 Dübendorf SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | 0587655535 |
| colette.vombergmaurer@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||||||
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| 701-1330-00L | Ecotoxicology Laboratory  | 3 credits | 6P | K. Schirmer, K. Groh, C. vom Berg-Maurer | |||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This laboratory course enables students to become familiar with state-of-the-art methods and concepts of molecular ecotoxicology. We explore mechanisms of action of chemicals occurring in our freshwaters on fish cells and embryos. The course is organized in theoretical and practical training components, including data evaluation and presentation. Students work both in class and in small groups. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Molecular methods are crucial for shedding light on mechanisms underlying biological structure and function under normal and stress conditions. The aim of this course it to demonstrate the power of these methods but also their limits and to enable students to appreciate them both in theoretical and practical terms. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Training comprises designing and carrying out of chemical exposure experiments and assessment of disturbances or defense responses in fish cells and embryos, such as impact on viability, sub-lethal developmental effects, growth, and associated gene or protein expression. Applied techniques include cell/embryo culture, microscopy techniques, polymerase chain reaction, video analysis and statistics. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Course material will be provided in the form of background scripts and method protocols. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | No particular recommendation. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge in cell and molecular biology as well as ecotoxicology are required. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 752-1300-00L | Introduction to Toxicology | 3 credits | 2V | S. J. Sturla, J. Folz, K. Schirmer, C. vom Berg-Maurer | |||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction to how chemical properties and biological interactions govern the disposition and influences of toxicants. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The objectives are for the student to establish a framework for examining adverse effects resulting from exposures to toxicants by understanding key mechanisms that give rise to toxic responses and disease processes. In the course "Introduction to Toxicology", the competencies of process understanding, system understanding, concept development, data analysis & interpretation and measurement methods are taught, applied and examined. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | This course will introduce mechanisms governing the chemical disposition and biological influences of toxicants. The course is geared toward advanced bachelors students in food science, environmental science, and related disciplines, such as chemistry, biology and pharmaceutical sciences. Examples of topics include: dose-response relationships and risk assessment, absorption, transport, and biotransformation of xenobiotic chemicals; Carcinogenesis; DNA damage, repair, and mutation; Immunotoxicity; Neurotoxicity; and modern toxicity testing strategies. These fundamental concepts in Mechanistic Toxicology will be integrated with examples of toxicants relevant to food, drugs and the environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Casarett & Doull's Toxicology, The Basic Science of Poisons. Seventh Edition. Editor: Curtis D. Klaassen, 2008, McGraw-Hill. (available on-line) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry is required. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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