551-1401-00L Advanced Protein Engineering (University of Zurich)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Lecturers | University lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: BCH420 Restricted to max.10 students from ETH Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html |
| Abstract | Introduction into current research strategies in protein science. |
| Learning objective | To understand current research strategies in protein science. |
| Content | Proteins have become an object of intense study in modern science, raging from their use as therapeutics to elucidating their structure and function in the cell. Moreover, it is now possible to engineer and evolve tailor-made proteins, opening up many new areas of science. This course will attempt to cover the frontiers and remaining challenges, emphasizing the biochemical foundations of the various approaches. |
| Lecture notes | Slides and references will be available on OLAT server. https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/auth/repo/go?rid=600670219 |
| Literature | PDFs will be available on OLAT server. https://www.olat.uzh.ch/olat/auth/repo/go?rid=600670219 |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Solid knowledge in biochemistry strongly recommended |