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| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| 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 | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 18.09.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Monday 25.09.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 02.10.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 09.10.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 16.10.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 23.10.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 30.10.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 06.11.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Monday 13.11.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 20.11.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 27.11.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 04.12.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 11.12.2023 | 15.15-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Monday 18.12.2023 | 15.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) |
| 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 |