Universität Wien

300038 VO The Human Microbiome (2021S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
DIGITAL
Moodle

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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

The course will be exclusively held by distance-learning.

Further information on the lecture series will be provided via video conference on Thursday, 04.03.2021, 3 PM

Please see Moodle for further information and recorded lectures.

  • Donnerstag 04.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 11.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 18.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 25.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 15.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 22.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 29.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 06.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 20.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 27.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 10.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 17.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 24.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This lecture will provide an overview on the ecology and function of the complex community of microbial organisms that inhabit and interact with our body. Topics that will be discussed are assembly and dispersal of the gut microbiota, microbial metabolisms, microbiome in chronic inflammation and cancer, links between nutrition, microbiome, host metabolism, and metabolic disease, the impact of gut microorganisms on peripheral organs such as the brain, the liver or the kidneys, and the role of the microbiome in infectious disease.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The exam is 45 minutes. There are 30 multiple choice questions, with only one choice being correct. Examination takes place in open book format (all aids allowed). The rules of good scientific practice apply. The examination is to be written by the students independently and without the help of third parties. A minimum score of 50% is needed to pass.

For questions during the exam, please call David Berry at +43 1 4277 91212

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Participants get familiar with our current understanding of the human microbiome including its composition and dynamics, evolution, and manifold impacts on human health. Minimum requirement for passing is at >50% on the final exam.

Prüfungsstoff

Content of lectures

Literatur

PDFs of the lectures (will be available online) and primary literature mentioned during lectures

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MMEI II-1.2, MMEI II-2.2, MMEI II-3.2, MGE III-2, MEC-9

Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23