MBC.A14

Molecular and Microbial Infection Biology

Module description
Module coordinator	Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hube
Requirements for module admission	Enrolment in one basic module
Module is required for	Specialization module, project module, Master thesis project
Type of module	Required elective module, advanced module
Frequency of offer (module cycle)	Yearly
Duration of module	1 Semester (WS)
Composition of module / types of components (lecture, exercise, seminar, practical training, excursion)	Lecture: 2 hours per week per semester Practical training / seminar: 5 hours per week per semester
Credit points (ECTS credits)	10 cp
Work load in hours: In-class studying Self-study (incl. exam preparation)	105 h 195 h
Contents	The module conveys knowledge about the molecular biology, microbiology, and infection biology of pathogenic microorganisms of humans, their growth, cellular structure, metabolism, molecular manipulation, virulence factors and gene expression. It focuses on microbial biochemistry, interaction with human cells and genomic in silico analysis especially of the pathogenic Candida yeasts.
Learning and qualification objectives	Overview and in-depth knowledge of the molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and infection biology of microbes, with a focus on human pathogenic fungi. To achieve the module objectives, regular attendance of the seminar and practical training units are essential. Details will be given by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.
Requirements for admission to module exam	None
Requirements for the award of credit points; exams (weighting of grades in %)	Written exam (60%) Practical course: experimental execution, oral presentation and protocols (40%)