General Information
| Course Code | AM_1021 |
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| Credits | 3 EC |
| Period | P3 |
| Course Level | 500 |
| Language of Tuition | English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Course Coordinator | prof. dr. R. Kort |
| Examiner | prof. dr. ir. R. Kort |
| Teaching Staff |
Practical Information
You need to register for this course yourself
Last-minute registration is available for this course.
| Teaching Methods | Lecture |
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Target audiences
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Course Objective
1. After the lecture series the students obtained insight in:- The historical development of microbiological sciences
- Techniques to explore the human microbiome
- Human – Microbe interactions in Health and Disease
- Metabolic strategies of microorganisms
- Interventions with probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics
2. Students have gained experience on thinking and writing about the
impact of microbes on either our environment, human health, or
industrial applications.
Course Content
During 10 lectures, the enormous diversity of microbial life will becomeevident. The lectures will include a number of ways to explore microbial
life forms associated with our body, in particular, related to health
and
disease. Applications of our knowledge on the human microbiota for
diagnostics, prognostics and interventions will be discussed.
Teaching Methods
- 10 lectures (obligatory) including a 4-5 p. perspective- Visit to the Micropia ( https://www.micropia.nl)
Method of Assessment
- Each student will write a perspective (approximately 4-5 pages) abouta medical or industrial application of a human microbial science.
- The best proposal wins the Annual Microbiome Award
Entry Requirements
Molecular BiologyLiterature
A collection of selected publications will be made available on theCanvas site.
Target Audience
MSc students Biomolecular Sciences and Biomedical SciencesAdditional Information
Venue: 'de Volharding' in 'ARTIS' (Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZAmsterdam)