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301040 VO The Human Microbiome (2025S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Th 06.03. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0

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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 13.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 27.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 03.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 10.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 22.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 26.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0

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 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, MMEI III, MMB IV.

Last modified: Fr 17.01.2025 11:06