551-0033-00L  Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology

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Abstract	This course teaches the basic principles of evolution, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and developmental biology using the example of humans.
Learning objective	1) Students can explain the importance of evolution for the development of humans and diseases. 2) The students know the cell as the smallest unit of the body. They can explain how the functions of the cell are disturbed in certain diseases and where therapies intervene. They can describe the multiplication of cells in the body and show how errors in this multiplication can lead to diseases. 3) The students know DNA as the basis of life. They can explain how the DNA information is stored and how this information can be reproduced and protected from damage. They can describe how the information is read and translated into proteins. They can explain which mechanisms at the level of DNA, RNA and proteins can cause diseases. 4) Students can explain which technologies can be used to diagnose and treat diseases. 5) Students can explain how people differ genetically and know the molecular basis of these differences. They can explain how these differences can lead to diseases and why some of these differences do not affect diseases. 6) The students know the molecular causes of the most common hereditary diseases and can determine the probability of occurrence and transmission to offspring. 7) Students can explain the biochemical and molecular basis of human reproduction and know the basic principles of human embryonic development. The students can explain which mechanisms can be disturbed by a faulty development.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Personal Competencies Creative Thinking fostered Critical Thinking assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered 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
In examination block for	Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2017; Version 07.10.2021 (First Year Examinations) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2020; Version 07.11.2024 (First Year Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Human Medicine 2018; Version 24.02.2022 (First Year Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Human Medicine 2022 (First Year Examination Block 1)
ECTS credits	5 credits
Examiners	K. Köhler, F. Allain, J. Corn
Type	session examination
Language of examination	German
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	Die Vorlesung wird durch Übungen auf einer Lernplattform (Moodle), Gruppenübungen und Lernzielkontrollen begleitet (Lernelemente). Bei erfolgreicher Teilnahme an den Lernelementen (mindestens 80% der gesamthaft zu erreichenden Punkte müssen erreicht sein) können die Studierenden einen Bonus von 0.25 Notenpunkten erhalten, der auf die Schlussnote der Prüfung angerechnet werden kann. Die Maximalnote 6 für die Lerneinheit kann auch erreicht werden, wenn nur die Sessionsprüfung absolviert wird. Wird die Schlussprüfung erst abgelegt, nachdem die Lerneinheit neu gelesen wurde, kann der Bonus aus den Lernelementen, die im Vorjahr erworben wurden, angerechnet werden. Es ist keine Anrechnung von Teilen der Lernelemente aus dem Vorjahr möglich. Wird die Anrechnung des Bonus aus dem Vorjahr gewünscht, so ist der Hauptexaminator bis spätestens zur 5. Semesterwoche des Semesters, in dem die Prüfung abgelegt wird, schriftlich zu informieren. Die Leistungskontrolle kann als Prüfung am Computer durchgeführt werden. Die Prüfungsfragen werden auf Deutsch und Englisch gestellt und können in diesen beiden Sprachen beantwortet werden.
Written aids	Wörterbuch einfacher, nicht-programmierbarer Taschenrechner
Digital exam	The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Health Sciences and Technology Bachelor	First Year Examinations Part 1	O
Human Medicine Bachelor	First Year Examination Block 1	O