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551-0345-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL , D-CHAB

Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Wolf-Dietrich Hardt, Dr. Joshua Newson
Number of participants limited to 15. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:29

Abstract

Research laboratory class in small groups. Research projects on current topics in cellular microbiology and bacterial pathogenesis are assigned to each student.

Objective

Introduction to a current topic in cellular microbiology, molecular genetics of a bacterial pathogen or its interaction with the host's microbiome. Experimental work in the research lab and introduction to the current lab techniques. This includes contributions to the analysis of animal experiment. You will work with the current research literature in bacterial pathogenesis and write a research protocol. Requirement for obtaining the credit points: oral presentation of the research project, a short written exam and evaluation of the research protocol.

Content

Research projects on the model pathogen Salmonella.

Resources

Lecture Notes

none.

Literature

Literature will be selected with reference to the assigned research project.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Only the main examiner is listed.Students are obliged to be present throughout the block course.Cancellation: If you have to deregister from a course that has been assigned to you (just emergency reasons), please notify in writing the course coordinator at least four weeks before the course starts, for courses in the 1st quarter, a cancellation period of one week applies. The study secretariat D-BIOL must also be informed (email CC [email protected]) so that the enrollment is deleted. Otherwise the course is considered as "failed".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 2nd quarter of the autumn semester
No time listed 100 h semesterly

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