NSCPHD1046 Advanced Methods in Plant Pathology (Ad Hoc course)

Volume 2015/2016
Education

Enrolled on a relevant PhD programme.

Content

 

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The course gives a hands on introduction to specific advanced methods in plant pathology such as: 

  • The use of fluorescent reporters with filamentous fungi (fungal transformation and advanced microscope techniques) (BJe/HJo)

  • Plant disease diagnostics based on symptoms, pathogen morphology, diagnostic keys and taxonomy (HJo/BJe)

  • Molecular plant disease diagnostics (OSL)

  • Methods used for studying induced resistance (HJo)

  • Methods in biological control

    • Screening and evaluation of Biological Control Agents (BCAs) (MeNi/Bje)

    • Monitoring for BCAs in the environment (MeNi)

  • Real time PCR for studying Plant-microbe interactions (MAN/MLYN)

  • Gene knock-out in fungi and their effects on interactions with plants or other organisms (HTC)

These techniques are taught in specific modules. 

Normally a student will chose one of these modules but may combine as appropriate.

 

Learning Outcome

The course gives a hands on introduction to advanced methods in plant pathology of direct relevance for the individual research project.

Literature

Individual for specific modules.

Enrolment in a relevant PhD programme and acceptance in host laboratory
Apprenticeship in a research group, literature discussion, data analysis and interpretation.
Course Work Load: The work load depends on the module size, for 6 ECTS it will be approx. 150 hrs but can be made larger as this is an ad hoc course.

Modules can be combined or taken separately.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 10
  • Guidance
  • 10
  • Preparation
  • 60
  • Preparation
  • 50
  • Total
  • 130
Credit
5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Exam registration requirements

Laboratory work.

Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship
Exam period

By mutual agreement

Re-exam

n.a.

Criteria for exam assesment

Demonstration through the report that the participant has understood how to make the analyses and interpret the data obtained.