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10552-01 - Practical course: Introduction to Biology (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Marek Basler (marek.basler@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | - Ecology and Evolution - Structure and function of the cell - Cell division and tissue - Embryonic development - Hormonal regulation - Basics of molecular biology - Heredity: Mendel’s laws, inheritance, genes and chromosomes - Tour of the laboratory with the group leader (optional) |
| Comments | Introduction: Thursday, 17.09.2026, 15:15-16:00 hrs, Ort folgt Students must register for the course in the university’s Online Services until 18.09.2026. The group assignments for the bi-weekly tutorials, each on Thursdays, will be made by Christelle Hostettler and communicated to the students in due time. |
| Weblink | https://adam.unibas.ch |
| Admission requirements | This course is intended for students enrolled in the BSc Biology program at the Faculty of Science. Additionally, 10 students from other disciplines will be admitted. For inquiries, please contact: christelle.hostettler@unibas.ch. - Students must register for the course in the university’s Online Services until 18.09.2026. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-täglich | Thursday | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| 14-täglich | Thursday | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| 14-täglich | Thursday | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| 14-täglich | Thursday | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| einmalig | See individual dates | ||
| Comments |
Introduction: Thursday, 17.09.2026, 15:15-16:00 hrs Afterwards, bi-weekly tutorials in groups on Thursdays, 15:15-16:00 hrs or 16:15-17:00 hrs, location tbc |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17.09.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.094 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.094 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.094 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.094 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 15.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 02.054 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 16.15-17.00 | Biozentrum, Sitzungszimmer 02.062 |
| Modules |
Module: Biology 1 (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The participants will receive questionnaires on the content covered in the tutorials. They are required to respond to these questions in writing and submit them to the tutors, starting on 24.09.2026. |
| 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 |