Pathogens, Parasites and their Hosts
- Ecology, Molecular Interactions and Evolution of Animals, Plants and their Antagonists -

The course is held from 16 July - 3 August 2007 at the University of Hohenheim

Course contents (keywords)

How pathogens meet their hosts
Host resistance
How to overcome host defence
Coevolution

For detailed information please download
Flyer PPH 2007.pdf

Time schedule

Online preparation phase at home: 18 June - 13 July 2007
Summer school at Hohenheim: 16 July - 3 August 2007

Recommended literature

During the online phase at home participants will have access to recommended literature for course preparation

Location

University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany

Appplication

Please fill in the application form and send it to the ELLS Secretariat at the University of Hohenheim

Deadline for application

April 30, 2007 or until places are filled

Course format

Mix of lectures, laboratory experiments, and excursions

Level

The course is aimed at students of biology and agricultural sciences or related subjects who have already passed university elementary courses of at least 2 years.

Credits

6 ECTS

Language

English

Costs

250 EURO for housing. Travel expenses and food are not included. After payment of fees registration is binding.

Accommodation

Guest house with apartments for 4 - 6 persons

Coordination

Institute for Zoology, Section of Parasitology, University of Hohenheim
Contact persons for scientific questions:
Dr. Thomas Romig
or your local representative of the Subject Area Insect Ecology
Contact person for technical questions: Dr. Gabriele Klumpp

Pathogens, Parasites and their Hosts - Ecology, Molecular Interactions and Evolution of Animals, Plants and their Antagonists -