BTLW100070 Advanced cell biology
- Type
- course with non-continuous assessment
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Arcalis, Elsa , Schoberer, Jennifer , Stöger, Eva , Dünser, Kai Alexander
- Organisation
- Bioprocess Science and Engineering
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2026
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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Detailed overview of the functions of eukaryotic cells and of cellular transport processes, organelle dynamics, and turnover; theoretical background of key optical, biochemical, and ultrastructural analytical methods used in cell biology: light and fluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, 3D EM) including sample preparation, cell fractionation, staining and immunolabeling techniques, image processing and analysis, in vitro tissue culture techniques, and determination of the subcellular localization of proteins.
Comparison of differently specialized cell types, overview of cellular function within tissue contexts, and principles of signal transduction
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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Upon successful completion of this module, students will have an in-depth understanding of the structures and functions of eukaryotic cells and will be able to explain fundamental theories of cellular transport processes. They will understand the basic principles of key optical, biochemical, and ultrastructural analytical methods used in cell biology. Students will be able to classify essential cell biological concepts and explain discipline-specific theories.
Furthermore, students will be able to distinguish between cell biological tools and select appropriate methods to address specific research questions.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.