Leerresultaten

With this course, the student will know the main principles of bacterial pathogenesis, key example of symbiosis and the interactions that take place into bacterial communities.

Doelstellingen

At the end of the course, the student will be able to understand a conference on the topics of bacterial pathogenesis, symbiosis involving bacteria, and the study of interactions in bacteria communities. The student will also be able to understand scientific papers involving these fields, each time with a molecular approach.

Inhoud

The content of the course will be divided in three topics :

- bacterial pathogenesis

- symbiosis involving bacteria

- bacterial communities

Inhoudsopgave

Conferences by invited speakers.

Oefeningen

None

Evaluatiemethode

  • Maximum 7 days after each session, a report (max 1 page, pdf format) will have to be uploaded on webcampus. In this report, the student will describe an aspect of molecular bacteriology mentioned in the conference. All the reports will collectively account for 50% of the final grade.
  • Each student will read a scientific article describing a precise topic (not a review) in the field of the course, either bacterial pathogenesis, symbiosis or bacteria communities, or a combination of these topics. The student will present the article to the group in the presence of at least one of the organizers of the course. Evaluation of this presentation will account for 50% of the final grade.

Bronnen, referenties en ondersteunend materiaal

None

Taal van de instructie

French