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28872-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Concepts in Molecular Epidemiology (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Sonia Borrell Farnov (sonia.borrell@unibas.ch)
Sebastien Gagneux (sebastien.gagneux@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The goal of this lecture is to provide students with a thorough understanding of molecular epidemiology in infectious diseases. We will discuss the different applications of molecular epidemiology and the various study designs and molecular and epidemiological tools used in these studies. We will review molecular epidemiological applications to study disease transmission, detect antimicrobial resistance, and determine the genetic population structure of pathogens. We will explore various disease systems including viruses, bacteria and eukaryotic parasites causing disease in humans or animals. |
| Learning objectives | To understand the basic concepts and rationale behind molecular epidemiological studies of infectious diseases; to know and understand the molecular and epidemiological techniques used in these studies and when to apply them; to know how to critically review scientific literature. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures, seminars, presentations, reviews of journal articles and book chapters individually and in groups |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 22.09.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 29.09.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 06.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 13.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 20.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 27.10.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 03.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 10.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 17.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 24.11.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 01.12.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 08.12.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 15.12.2025 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Foundations in Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Based on quality of presentations and a written exam at the end of the lecture |
| 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 |