3 ECTS credits
78 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4021492FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The lecture series on Molecular Parasitology cover the molecular and cellular aspects of host-parasite interactions with a focus on two parasite genera of medical and societal relevance. i.e. Trypanosoma (Prof. Magez) and Leishmania (Prof. De Trez). The course will also include molecular aspects of parasite diagnosis as well as case studied of ongoing molecular biology research in the field of parasitology and immunoparasitology.
The content of each chapter is placed within a broader context: what other challenges besides the scientific ones must be met in order to tackle infectious diseases caused by the above-mentioned parasites.
Slides will be made available and relevant literature in the form of scientific articles will be provided to accompany the course
These are the learning outcomes for the course:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
A written exam with multiple questions will cover the knowledge of the three main topics. The professors involved will correct the questions relevant to their subject. One final exam score is given and the evaluation is not split in partim subjects.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Cell and Gene Biotechnology: Agrobiotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Cell and Gene Biotechnology: Synthetic Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology: Food Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology: Sustainable Chemical Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology: Micro- and Nanobiotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Molecular Biology: Standaard traject