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13166-01 - Lecture: Molecular Mechanisms of Development (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every 2nd fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Jarrett Grayson Camp (jarrettgrayson.camp@unibas.ch)
Alexander Schier (alex.schier@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course explores the fundamental processes by which cells, tissues, and organisms develop and change over time, from fertilization to complex body structures. Topics include gene regulation, pattern formation, morphogenesis, organogenesis, stem cell biology, and the interplay between development, evolution, and ecology. The course also considers emerging frontiers in synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, and human engineering. Each lecture pairs a landmark study with a recent cutting-edge paper, fostering critical analysis of how classic questions are being redefined. Students are expected to read all assigned papers, actively participate in discussions, and present selected figures from the papers. |
| Weblink | Graduate Teaching Program |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 18.09.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 25.09.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 02.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 09.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 16.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 23.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 30.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 06.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Thursday 13.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Thursday 20.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 27.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 04.12.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Thursday 11.12.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Modules |
Cycle C: Growth & Development (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Doctorate Biochemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biochemistry) Doctorate Biophysics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biophysics) Doctorate Cell Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Cell Biology) Doctorate Computational Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Computational Biology) Doctorate Genetics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Genetics) Doctorate Microbiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Microbiology) Doctorate Molecular Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Molecular Biology) Doctorate Neurobiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Neurobiology) Doctorate Pharmacology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Pharmacology) Doctorate Structural Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Structural Biology) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Cycle C: Growth & Development (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) Vertiefungsfächer Theorie und Vertiefungsfächer Biologie (Master's Studies: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Detailed information on ADAM workspace. https://adam.unibas.ch/login.php. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |