300038 VO The Human Microbiome (2021S)
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Details
Language: English
Examination dates
Monday
28.06.2021
14:00 - 14:45
Digital
Monday
20.09.2021
14:00 - 14:45
Digital
Monday
25.10.2021
14:00 - 14:45
Digital
Monday
22.11.2021
14:00 - 14:45
Digital
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
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 PMPlease see Moodle for further information and recorded lectures.
Thursday
04.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
11.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
18.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
25.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
15.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
22.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
29.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
06.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
20.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
27.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
10.06.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
17.06.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
Thursday
24.06.
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: Th 23.03.2023 00:25