551-0344-00L Plant Microbiomes
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | J. Vorholt-Zambelli |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 8. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-0344-00 P | Plant Microbiomes Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Block course in the 3rd quarter of the spring semester. | 100s hrs |
| J. Vorholt-Zambelli |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Laboratory course. Research projects in the field of plant microbiomes are conducted in small groups. They address open questions related to plant microbiomes and include microbial community assembly, microbial interactions, plant protection and plant immunity. |
| Learning objective | Introduction to relevant subjects of the biology of plant-associated microorganisms. Training in practical work in a research laboratory. Exposure to current research topics in the field of plant microbiomes. Scientific writing in form of a research report. |
| Content | Research project in plant microbiomes. The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, microbial community analysis via next-generation sequencing, plant inoculation experiments, phenotypic analyses, fluorescence microscopy, gene expression, metabolomics, bioinformatics |
| Lecture notes | none |
| Literature | Will be provided for each of the projects at the beginning of the course. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | J. Vorholt-Zambelli |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Grades are based on a written exam, a scientific report and an oral presentation. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General | Permission from lecturers required for all students |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Bachelor | Block Courses in 3rd Quarter of the Semester | W |  |