551-1309-00L RNA-Biology

Semester	Autumn Semester 2023
Lecturers	F. Allain, J. Corn, J. Hall, M. Jinek, S. Jonas, B. Mateescu, R. Santoro, O. Voinnet
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	English
Comment	Number of participants limited to 17. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.

Courses

Number

Title

Hours

Lecturers

551-1309-00 P

RNA-Biology

Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Block course in the 4th quarter of the autumn semester

100s hrs

30.11.

07:45-16:30

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F. Allain, J. Corn, J. Hall, M. Jinek, S. Jonas, B. Mateescu, R. Santoro, O. Voinnet

Catalogue data

Abstract

Introduction to the diversity of current RNA-research at all levels from structural biology to systems biology using mainly model systems like S. cerevisiae (yeast), mammalian cells.

Learning objective

The students will obtain an overview about the diversity of current RNA-research. They will learn to design experiments and use techniques necessary to analyze different aspects of RNA biology. Through lectures and literature seminars, they will learn about the burning questions of RNA research and discuss approaches to address these questions experimentally. In practical lab projects the students will work in one of the participating laboratories. Finally, they will learn how to present and discuss their data in an appropriate manner. Student assessment is a graded semester performance based on individual performance in the laboratory, the written exam and the poster presentation.

Literature

Documentation and recommended literature will be provided at the beginning and during the course.

Prerequisites / Notice

The course will be taught in English.

Competencies

Subject-specific Competencies	Concepts and Theories	assessed
	Techniques and Technologies	assessed
Method-specific Competencies	Analytical Competencies	assessed
	Decision-making	fostered
	Media and Digital Technologies	fostered
	Problem-solving	assessed
Social Competencies	Communication	assessed
	Cooperation and Teamwork	assessed
	Leadership and Responsibility	fostered
Personal Competencies	Adaptability and Flexibility	assessed
	Creative Thinking	fostered
	Critical Thinking	assessed
	Self-direction and Self-management	fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	6 credits
Examiners	F. Allain, J. Corn, J. Hall, M. Jinek, S. Jonas, B. Mateescu, R. Santoro, O. Voinnet
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course. Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in written the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC to studies@biol.ethz.ch) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

General

Permission from lecturers required for all students

Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Biochemistry – Chemical Biology Bachelor	Block Courses in the 4th Quarter of the Semester	W
Biology Bachelor	Block Courses in 4th Quarter of the Semester	W