1 - 18 July 2024
University of Hohenheim, Germany
Introduction
Pathogen-host interactions are a major focus in the work of several institutes at the University of Hohenheim. In a joint initiative of the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Sciences, host-pathogen interactions will be the subject of a 3 weeks summer school in July 2024.
The summer school will introduce into the ecology, molecular interactions and evolution of pathogen-host relationships with respect to animals, plants and microorganisms. These topics will be addressed in a series of lectures and laboratory experiments. Following an integrative approach, the aim of the summer school will be a comparison of different biological systems, showing both striking similarities and surprising peculiarities.
Maximum number of participants
24
Pre-requisites
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.
Application
Deadline is expired.
Application Deadline
2 April 2024
Course contents
How pathogens meet their hosts:
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Host resistance:
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How to overcome host defence:
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Coevolution:
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Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
After completing the course, the participants should be able to …
- discover the most important host-pathogen systems with plants, animals and microorganisms
- compare how different pathogens find their hosts
- compare the most important strategies of defense from hosts
- compare how different pathogens are able to circumvent these strategies of defense
- explain the concept of coevolution of hosts and pathogens and exemplify the consequences for the relationship between both
- discuss course content in international groups of students
Course Schedule
Asynchronous e-learning phase from June 10 to June 28 for self-preparation with specialised literature.
On site course at the University of Hohenheim: 1 July - 18 July 2024
For further details please see the course programme (coming soon).
Course Language
English
Course Format
Mix of lectures, laboratory experiments and excursions
During the online phase at home (starts at 10 June 2024) participants will have access to recommended literature for course preparation
ECTS Credits and Workload overview
| Number of Credits [ECTS] | 7,5 |
| Total workload [hours] | 225 |
| Student's own work [hours] | 139 |
| Contact classes [hours] and excursions | 84 |
| Exam | 2 |
Type of Assessment
Group presentations and written exam at the end of the Summer School
Social Program
Welcome and farewell barbecue
Visit of the "Wilhelma" (Stuttgart's famous zoo)
Costs
- 500 EURO for housing and a security deposit of 50 EURO (not for students of the University of Hohenheim)
- We recommend the participants from abroad to buy a "Deutschland-Ticket" for public transport during the course
- Travel expenses and food are not included
- After payment of fees registration is binding
Accommodation
Pre-booked furnished flats with twin or triple rooms
Health Insurance
Participants are responsible for an adequate health insurance during their participation in the programme
Visa
If support letters are needed, contact the administrative contact person below
Contact person for administrative questions
Dr. Gabriele Klumpp
Coordination Euroleague for Life Sciences (904)
Fruwirthstr. 12, Verfügungsgebäude, Room 235
D-70593 Stuttgart
Phone: +49 711 45924012
Fax: +49 711 459 23668
E-Mail: Gabriele.Klumpp@ua.uni-hohenheim.de
Contact persons for scientific questions
Anja Betz
anja.betz@uni-hohenheim.de
Carina Schneider
carina.schneider@uni-hohenheim.de
or your local representative of the Subject Area Insect Ecology
