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11992-01 - Block course: Infection Biology and Epidemiology (15 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| 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) Sergio Wittlin (sergio.wittlin@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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
| Comments | Block course: 11.11.-20.12.2024 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 11.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Tuesday 12.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 13.11.2024 | 09.05-15.55 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 13.11.2024 | 15.00-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 14.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Friday 15.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 18.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 19.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Wednesday 20.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 21.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Friday 22.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 25.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 26.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 27.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 28.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Friday 29.11.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Monday 02.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Tuesday 03.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Wednesday 04.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 05.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Friday 06.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Friday 06.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Monday 09.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 10.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Wednesday 11.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 12.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Friday 13.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 16.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Tuesday 17.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Wednesday 18.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 19.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Friday 20.12.2024 | 09.05-17.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 16.01.2025 | 09.15-10.45 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 16.01.2025 | 09.15-10.45 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| 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 16.01.2025, 9:15-10:45 h, Swiss TPH Neubau, seminar rooms 2 & 4 |
| 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 |