227-0945-10L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II
| Semester | Spring Semester 2022 |
| Lecturers | C. Frei |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | This course is part II of a two-semester course. Knowledge of part I is required. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227-0945-10 G | Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II | 2 hrs |
| C. Frei |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The course gives an introduction into cellular and molecular biology, specifically for students with a background in engineering. The focus will be on the basic organization of eukaryotic cells, molecular mechanisms and cellular functions. Textbook knowledge will be combined with results from recent research and technological innovations in biology. |
| Learning objective | After completing this course, engineering students will be able to apply their previous training in the quantitative and physical sciences to modern biology. Students will also learn the principles how biological models are established, and how these models can be tested. |
| Content | Lectures will include the following topics (part I and II): DNA, chromosomes, genome engineering, RNA, proteins, genetics, synthetic biology, gene expression, membrane structure and function, vesicular traffic, cellular communication, energy conversion, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, cellular growth, apoptosis, autophagy, cancer and stem cells. In addition, 4 journal clubs will be held, where recent publications will be discussed (2 journal clubs in part I and 2 journal clubs in part II). For each journal club, students (alone or in groups of up to three students) have to write a summary and discussion of the publication. These written documents will be graded and count as 40% for the final grade. |
| Lecture notes | Scripts of all lectures will be available. |
| Literature | "Molecular Biology of the Cell" (6th edition) by Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Morgan, Raff, Roberts, and Walter. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 227-0945-00L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I | |
| For programme regulations | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Computer Science 2016; Version 07.11.2024 Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Engineering 2013 Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Engineering 2019 Master's Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 2009; Version 03.07.2015 Master's Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 2017; Version 15.10.2023 Master's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering 2005; Version 16.05.2017 |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | C. Frei |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The two written documents of the journal clubs count as a compulsory continuous performance assessment (obligatorisches Leistungselement). This assessment must be passed on its own (grade average of 4.0 and above) and counts as 40% to the final grade of the semester course. For the annual course all four compulsory continuous performance assessments combined count 40% to the final grade. Usually, this course will be examined as an annual course at the end of the spring semester. |
| Written aids | All scripts, slides and notes from the lectures are allowed. Text book, computers and other electrical devices are not allowed. The examination may take place on the computer. |
| Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
| Distance examination | It is not possible to take a distance examination. |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
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| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | C. Frei |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 60 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The two written documents of the journal clubs count as a compulsory continuous performance assessment (obligatorisches Leistungselement). This assessment must be passed on its own (grade average of 4.0 and above) and counts as 40% to the final grade of the semester course. Note: For the annual course all four compulsory continuous performance assessments combined count 40% to the final grade. Usually, this course will be examined as an annual course at the end of the spring semester. |
| Written aids | All scripts, slides and notes from the lectures are allowed. Text book, computers and other electrical devices are not allowed. The examination may take place on the computer. |
| Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
| Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
| Distance examination | It is not possible to take a distance examination. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
