Universität Wien

300130 VO Environmental cell biology (2025W)

Growth and reproduction of non-model cells

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle
Fr 19.12. 11:30-13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1

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max. 999 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please note that the dates above were automatically generated! Please see Moodle for an up-to-date lectures' schedule. The course is hybrid (in presence and Zoom) and every lecture will be recorded. Unexpected changes to the schedule will be communicated per email.

  • Friday 03.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 10.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 17.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 24.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 31.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 07.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 14.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 21.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 28.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 05.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 12.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 09.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 16.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 23.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Friday 30.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The mechanisms underlying the growth and division of the prokaryotic cell have been mostly studied in model bacteria (e.g., Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis). After recapitulating what is known about the chromatin and reproduction mode of model prokaryotes, I will present how non-model prokaryotes - such as multicellular bacteria or obligate symbionts - organise their chromosomes, grow and divide. We will also discuss prokaryotic multicellularity.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation and open book exam in presence (only printed material allowed!)
Additional exam dates will be offered upon request.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants should familiarise with the molecular mechanisms underlying chromosome biology and reproductive biology of non-model prokaryotes (including obligate bacterial symbionts and pathogens and archaea). More specifically, the course will cover the following topics: chromatin of non-model bacteria and archaea (orientation and architecture), chromosome segregation in non-model bacteria and archaea; cell growth, cell division, cell shape, cell polarity in non-model bacteria and archaea, multicellularity.
The open book exam is in presence and consists of 5 questions (each question is 4 points).
19-20 points: very good
16-18 points: good
13-15 points: satisfactory
10-12 points: sufficient

Examination topics

See teaching material uploaded on Moodle platform.

Reading list

Bulgheresi S. Bacterial cell biology outside the streetlight.
Environ Microbiol. 2016 Sep;18(8):2305-18. Review.

Kysela DT, Randich AM, Caccamo PD, Brun YV. Diversity Takes Shape: Understanding the Mechanistic and Adaptive Basis of Bacterial Morphology. PLoS Biol. 2016 Oct 3;14(10):e1002565. Review.

Eswara PJ, Ramamurthi KS. Bacterial Cell Division: Nonmodels Poised to Take the Spotlight. Annu Rev Microbiol. 2017 Sep 8;71:393-411. Review.

Bulgheresi S. Brave genomes. Elsevier/ACademic Press

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Association in the course directory

MMEI II-2.2, MMIC 4, MMIC 5

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