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11992-01 - Block course: Infection Biology and Epidemiology (15 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Nicolas Brancucci (nicolas.brancucci@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Claudia Daubenberger (claudia.daubenberger@unibas.ch) Sebastien Gagneux (sebastien.gagneux@unibas.ch) Jan Hattendorf (jan.hattendorf@unibas.ch) Manuel Hetzel (manuel.hetzel@unibas.ch) Jennifer Keiser (jennifer.keiser@unibas.ch) Stefanie Knopp (s.knopp@unibas.ch) Pascal Mäser (pascal.maeser@unibas.ch) Daniel Mäusezahl (daniel.maeusezahl@unibas.ch) Pie Müller (pie.mueller@unibas.ch) Christian Nsanzabana (c.nsanzabana@unibas.ch) Peter Odermatt (peter.odermatt@unibas.ch) Damien Portevin (damien.portevin@unibas.ch) Matthias Rottmann (matthias.rottmann@unibas.ch) Till Voss (till.voss@unibas.ch) Jakob Zinsstag (jakob.zinsstag@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The Infection Biology and Epidemiology (IBE) block course examines the phenomena of infection with human medically important pathogens from molecular cell biology to epidemiology and public health levels. Infection biology explores life processes of infections from the molecule to the organism and consequences of parasite-host interactions. Epidemiology studies the frequencies and spread of infections and resulting disease in a host population and the factors that determine these frequencies and spread. Methods from molecular and cell biology, microbiology and parasitology, immunology as well as epidemiology and social sciences will be used. The basic knowledge from the elective course «Parasitology and Parasitism» (12233) is assumed. |
| Learning objectives | Epidemiological perspective: - Observing the significance of infections for individuals and society using interdisciplinary approaches. - Analysing host-parasite relationships and proposing control measures. Cellular biology perspective: - Understanding the molecular basis of infections (antigenic variation, transmission, adaptation to host milieus, host cell invasion, etc.). - Understanding the immunology of different infections and concepts in vaccine and drug discovery. Participants will identify research questions, analyse/evaluate data and present research results. |
| Bibliography | «Medizinische Mikrobiologie», Kayser, Bienz, Eckert und Zinkernagel (Thieme Verlag) |
| Comments | for biology students only compulsory attendance The number of places is limited to 40. |
| Weblink | https://adam.unibas.ch |
| Admission requirements | Successful completion of the basic studies and the first year of the advanced level in the Bachelor of Biology. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| täglich | See individual dates | ||
| Comments |
Block course: 10.11.-19.12.2025, Monday to Friday, 8:00-18:00 A detailed schedule will be provided by the lecturers in due time. |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 10.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 11.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 12.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 13.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 14.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 17.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 18.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 19.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 20.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 21.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 24.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 25.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 26.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 27.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 28.11.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Monday 01.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 02.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 03.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 04.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 05.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 08.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 09.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 10.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 11.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 12.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 15.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 16.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 17.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 18.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Friday 19.12.2025 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 15.01.2026 | 09.15-10.45 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 15.01.2026 | 09.15-10.45 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Modules |
Majors: Animal and Plant Sciences and Integrative Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2022)) Module: Block Course (Master's degree subject: Biology) Module: Specialization in Organismic Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | written exam 15.01.2026, 9:15-10:45 h, Ort folgt |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |