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18420-01 - Practical course: Techniques in Molecular Parasitology (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Nicolas Brancucci (nicolas.brancucci@unibas.ch)
Till Voss (till.voss@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This is a two-week lab training module for MSc Infection Biology students. Using various laboratory techniques, students will investigate select genes and proteins of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Lectures and group seminars will introduce concepts, techniques and experimental approaches and stimulate discussions. |
| Learning objectives | To learn and apply molecular and cellular biology techniques used in basic infection biology research; to learn to plan, design and conduct project-related research experiments. |
| Comments | Two-week lab practical in January 2026 (Jan 19-30; full days, 09:15 - 18:00). Limited to 20 participants Room details will be communicated directly to the participants. |
| Admission requirements | Student of the MSc in Infection Biology programme. |
| Course application | Only for students of the Master in Infection Biology Programme. Limited to 20 participants. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19.01.2026 | 09.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) Module: Electives in Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Presentation of your results to all participants and teaching staff |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |