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Cursus: NWI-BM065
NWI-BM065
Microbial Cell Structure & Function
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-BM065
Studiepunten (ECTS)3
CategorieMA (Master)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; BioWetenschappen;
Docenten
Coördinator
prof. dr. M.I. De Jonge
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
prof. dr. M.I. De Jonge
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
prof. dr. M.I. De Jonge
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. S. van Selm
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2016
Periode
KW1  (29-08-2016 t/m 06-11-2016)
Aanvangsblok
KW1
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
  • Student is able to critically analyze and discuss current concepts and understanding of microbial cell structure and function
  • Student is able to explain how unique bacterial structures  can be used as targets for vaccines and antimicrobial compounds and is able to design strategies to develop new antibiotics and vaccines
  • Student understands different aspects of bacterial genetics and is able to translate the consequences of genetic variation on drug resistance and vaccine escape
  • Student is able to identify differences in microbial cell membrane and cell wall structures of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and has knowledge on membrane transport and on biosynthesis of cell membrane and cell wall structures
  • Student is able to summarize the different phases and categorize the different cell structures involved in cell division
  • Student is able to describe mechanisms of bacterial communication and motility
Inhoud

Microbes have developed ingenious mechanisms to survive and propagate in different environments. The focus of the topic is on the molecular basis of essential physiological processes such as gene expression, cell division, protein secretion and cell wall synthesis and the molecular mechanisms that are employed to acquire nutrients, to move, to communicate and to attach to different surfaces. Furthermore, we will elaborate on the background of advanced biochemical, biophysical and molecular genetic methods and techniques that are used to discover the molecular world of microbes.

Bijzonderheden
The course is a mandatory course within the MSc Biology specialisation Microbiology. The number of places is limited to allow for six additional students from other study programs. Please inquire with the course coordinator Dr. Marien de Jonge.(Marien.DeJonge@radboudumc.nl).
Onderwerpen
• Microbial genetics
• Microbial cell membrane and cell wall structures
• Cell division
• Bacterial communication and motility
• Application of knowledge on microbial cell structure and function
Toetsinformatie
Written examination (75%) and self study assignment (research proposal) + presentation (25%)
Voorkennis
Basic knowledge in microbial physiology and biochemistry as can be obtained in the course "Physiology of Microorganisms" in the BSc Biology at RU or by self-study with the books "Brock Microbiology of Microorganisms" and "Stryer: Biochemistry"
Literatuur
Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 14th edition, Pearson, chapter 2, 4, 5 (part I), 7 (part III)
Werkvormen

• 10 hours lecture
• 20 hours question session
• 20 hours problem session
• 34 hours individual study period
Verplicht materiaal
Boek
Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 14th edition, Pearson, chapter 2, 4, 5 (part I), 7 (part III)
ISBN:9780321897398
Werkvormen
Cursus
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

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Werkgroep

Zelfstudie

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok KW1, Blok KW2

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