300038 VO The Human Microbiome (2020S)

Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Monday 29.06.2020 14:00 - 14:45 Digital Monday 14.09.2020 14:00 - 14:45 Digital Monday 19.10.2020 14:00 - 14:45 Digital Monday 23.11.2020 14:00 - 14:45 Digital

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

NOTE: The University Vienna is currently closed due to the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic and has switched to home-learning.

This lecture series will thus take place only via e-learning!

The lecture series human microbiome consists of six lectures (each approximately 1.5 h) and we will upload the recorded presentations and slides in Moodle at around the originally proposed dates.

March 19 (Loy)
March 26 (Berry)
April 2 (Loy)
April 23 (Berry)
April 30 (Loy)
May 7 (Berry)

Any changes and further information (e.g. mode, time, and location of exams) will be announced by email, U:Space or Moodle.

    
    Thursday
    05.03.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    19.03.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    26.03.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    02.04.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    23.04.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    30.04.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    07.05.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    14.05.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
    
    Thursday
    28.05.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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.

Examination topics

Content of lectures

Reading list

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

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23