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301040 VO The Human Microbiome (2025S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Details

Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Please note that the course will meet from 15:00 - 16:30 on:
March 6
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10
May 15

See Moodle for further information!

  • Donnerstag 06.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 27.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 03.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 10.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 22.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Donnerstag 26.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0

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 30 minutes. There are 20 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.

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, Q&A sessions, and info on Moodle

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, MMEI III, MMB IV.

Letzte Änderung: Di 25.02.2025 16:47