300038 VO The Human Microbiome (2023S)
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Details
Language: English
Examination dates
Friday
16.06.2023
13:00 - 13:30
Digital
Monday
25.09.2023
13:00 - 13:30
Digital
Monday
23.10.2023
13:00 - 13:30
Digital
Monday
20.11.2023
13:00 - 13:30
Digital
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The course will meet at 3 pm on the following dates:
March 2, 9, 23, 30April 20
May 4
Thursday
02.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
09.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
16.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
23.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
30.03.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
20.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
27.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
04.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
Thursday
11.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
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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 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.
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, Q&A sessions, and info on Moodle
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 22.09.2023 10:48