BIOS9140 – IBA - Infection Biology of Microbial Symbiosis

Course content

The course covers the themes and diversities of plant and animal associations with microbes that involve beneficial relationships (symbiosis). Emphasis will be placed on the molecular mechanisms acting within both the microbe and host that create, shape and define the symbiotic state. The course provides insight into the critical (but often unappreciated) role of both exo- and endo-symbionts to evolutionary processes.

Learning outcome

  • Have a deep understanding of symbiotic microbial host interactions at the molecular and ecological levels.
  • Be able to critically analyze state of the art literature relating to microbial symbiosis.
  • Be able to understand the crucial role of microbial symbiosis as a driving element of evolution.
  • Be able to recognize the commonalities and differences defining symbiotic and pathogenic microbial host interactions.

Admission to the course

The deadline for registration for autumn 2019 is October 11th. Please contact torill.rortveit@ibv.uio.no for admission to the course. PhD candidates who are admitted to other education institutions than UiO must at the same time apply for visiting PhD status. We will provide more information after you have applied through the email address above.

For questions regarding the course content please contact the IBA National Studies Coordinator raimonda.viburiene@ibv.uio.no

The National Graduate School in Infection Biology and AntimicriobialsIBA may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

Teaching

  • 10 hours seminar
  • 10 hours lectures
  • 30 hours reading before the course, making presentations before and during the course
  • Mandatory participation

There is compulsory attendance for the first lecture.You will lose the space in the course if you have not reported to studieinfo@ibv.uio.no before the lecture starts.

Examination

  • Take home exam for one week

Active participation in the course, accepted pre-course assigments and a written report on reflection on the course content related to participants own research must be submitted and approved before the exam.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

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Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 14, 2026 10:49:59 PM

Facts about this course

Level
PhD
Credits
2
Teaching
Autumn

The course is last held autumn 2017

Examination
Autumn .

Examination is last held autumn 2017

Teaching language
English

Contact

Department of Biosciences