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Sequentiality
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Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
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Following programme components must have been included in your study programme in a previous education period
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Biology of the Invertebrates: part 1 (4117)
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5.0 stptn |
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Biology of the Intevertebrates: part 2 (4430)
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4.0 stptn |
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Diversity of the vertebrate (3122)
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4.0 stptn |
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Ecology: organisms in their environment (3123)
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8.0 stptn |
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Histology and Physiology of the Vertebrates (3354)
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5.0 stptn |
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Microbiology (1567)
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5.0 stptn |
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Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
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Advice
Voor studenten biomedische wetenschappen geldt de verplichte volgtijdelijkheid, zoals gedefinieerd voor studenten biologie, niet.
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| Degree programme | | Study hours | Credits | P2 SBU | P2 SP | 2nd Chance Exam1 | Tolerance2 | Final grade3 | |
 | 3rd year Bachelor of Biology option elective programme components biology | Optional | 135 | 5,0 | 135 | 5,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical |  |
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| EC 1: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme has acquired extensive knowledge and an accurate and deep understanding of the living world at the molecular, cellular, functional, organismal, population and ecosystem level. | - EC
| EC 2: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme has insight in the processes that establish the basis of the evolution of life. He or she is able to integrate new knowledge gathered at various biological scales in the theory of evolution. | - EC
| EC 3:A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme takes into account the necessity of the inter- and multidisciplinary approach to examine the living world in all its aspects. He/she has to that end extensive knowledge and insight in other relevant fields of science (chemistry, physics, geology). | - EC
| EC 8: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme is able to report and present orally and in writing in Dutch and in English. He or she is able to communicate about his or her field of study both with colleagues and non-colleagues. | - EC
| EC 12: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme has insight into the social relevance of biology, he or she knows the stakeholders in the work field. A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology knows the impact of man on nature, he or she acts as an advocate for the biosphere and respects the principles of sustainability.
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The student has a basic understanding of the diversity, construction, and ecology of plants, animals, and microorganisms, of evolutionary-biological concepts, and of interspecific ecological interactions.
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Parasitism is the most ubiquitous lifestyle on Earth, and apart from causing infectious diseases, parasites provide numerous ecosystem services, and even may offer health benefits to their hosts. The students will be introduced to the most important concepts and recent research developments in ecological and evolutionary aspects of parasitology. In line with the “One Health” concept, a lot of attention will be devoted to the interlinkages between the environment, and the health and (infectious) diseases of humans, other animals, and plants. Topics include:
- Brief introduction to the world of parasites and their overall importance
- Parasite diversity
- Parasite lifecycles and the link with infectious disease in humans and animals
- Pathological and immunological aspects
- Other consequences of parasites: on the individual host, its ecosystem, and the economy
- The evolution of helminths
- The question of host-specificity
- Co-phylogenetic analysis
- Wetlands: healthy ecotones as parasite hotspots
- Health benefits and ecosystem services of parasites
- Zooming in on the “old friends hypothesis”: immunity, parasites, and the microbiome
- Parasites in a changing world - spread and co-invasion, conservation and extinction
- Plant parasites: a whole different story?
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Excursion/Fieldwork ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Practical ✔
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Period 2 Credits 5,00
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Additional information | Take-home assignment: students choose a parasite taxon and present with one slide each time, their:
-lifecycle (only for 5 ECTS);
-pathological OR immunological effect on the host (only for 5 ECTS);
-host-specificity OR ecology.
The students also write a document of one page about each topic. |
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| Compulsory course material |
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Reader (relevant articles and book chapters will be made available through Blackboard). Slides with the lectures. It is expected of the students to take notes during lectures. |
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| 3rd Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences | Optional | 81 | 3,0 | 81 | 3,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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| EC 1. A graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences programme focusses on a critical scientific expertise on the improvement of health care and is aware of its social relevance. He/she fulfills a bridging role between the various partners in health care (prevention, diagnosis and therapy). | - EC
| EC 3. A graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences programme is acquainted with the relation between environment and human health with special focus on prevention of diseases. | - EC
| EC 8. A graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences programme is able to evaluate data critically by means of literature and is able to propose a rational improvement strategy to remediate a simple experimental protocol and study design. | - EC
| EC 10. A graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences programme is acquainted to communicate about his scientific domain with scientists in the same or adjacent fields and in a wider social context. | - EC
| EC 13. A graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences programme focuses on the international dimension of the scientific domain. He/she can deal with international scientific literature, can communicate orally and in writing in English. |
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| | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
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The student can apply basic understanding of human (organ)anatomy/structure and physiology, and of microbiology and epidemiology, in a new theoretical situation.
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Parasitism is the most ubiquitous lifestyle on Earth, and apart from causing infectious diseases, parasites provide numerous ecosystem services, and even may offer health benefits to their hosts. The students will be introduced to the most important concepts and recent research developments in ecological and evolutionary aspects of parasitology. In line with the “One Health” concept, a lot of attention will be devoted to the interlinkages between the environment and the health and (infectious) diseases of humans and other animals. Topics include:
- Parasite diversity
- Consequences of parasites on the individual host, its ecosystem, and the economy
- The question of host-specificity
- Wetlands: healthy ecotones as parasite hotspots
- Health benefits and ecosystem services of parasites
- Zooming in on the “old friends hypothesis”: immunity, parasites, and the microbiome
- Parasites in a changing world - spread and co-invasion, conservation and extinction
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Excursion/Fieldwork ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Period 2 Credits 3,00
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Additional information | Take-home assignment: students choose a parasite taxon and present with one slide each time, their:
-lifecycle (only for 5 ECTS);
-pathological OR immunological effect on the host (only for 5 ECTS);
-host-specificity OR ecology.
The students also write a document of one page about each topic. |
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| Compulsory course material |
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Reader (relevant articles and book chapters will be made available through Blackboard). Slides with the lectures. It is expected of the students to take notes during lectures. |
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| Exchange Programme Biology | Optional | 81 | 3,0 | 81 | 3,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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The student has a basic understanding of the diversity, construction, and ecology of plants, animals, and microorganisms, of evolutionary-biological concepts, and of interspecific ecological interactions.
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Parasitism is the most ubiquitous lifestyle on Earth, and apart from causing infectious diseases, parasites provide numerous ecosystem services, and even may offer health benefits to their hosts. The students will be introduced to the most important concepts and recent research developments in ecological and evolutionary aspects of parasitology. In line with the “One Health” concept, a lot of attention will be devoted to the interlinkages between the environment and the health and (infectious) diseases of humans and other animals. Topics include:
- Parasite diversity
- Consequences of parasites on the individual host, its ecosystem, and the economy
- The question of host-specificity
- Wetlands: healthy ecotones as parasite hotspots
- Health benefits and ecosystem services of parasites
- Zooming in on the “old friends hypothesis”: immunity, parasites, and the microbiome
- Parasites in a changing world - spread and co-invasion, conservation and extinction
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Excursion/Fieldwork ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Period 2 Credits 3,00
| Evaluation method | |
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Additional information | Take-home assignment: students choose a parasite taxon and present with one slide each time, their:
-lifecycle (only for 5 ECTS);
-pathological OR immunological effect on the host (only for 5 ECTS);
-host-specificity OR ecology.
The students also write a document of one page about each topic. |
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| Compulsory course material |
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Reader (relevant articles and book chapters will be made available through Blackboard). Slides with the lectures. It is expected of the students to take notes during lectures. |
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| Exchange Programme Biology | Optional | 135 | 5,0 | 135 | 5,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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The student has a basic understanding of the diversity, construction, and ecology of plants, animals, and microorganisms, of evolutionary-biological concepts, and of interspecific ecological interactions.
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Parasitism is the most ubiquitous lifestyle on Earth, and apart from causing infectious diseases, parasites provide numerous ecosystem services, and even may offer health benefits to their hosts. The students will be introduced to the most important concepts and recent research developments in ecological and evolutionary aspects of parasitology. In line with the “One Health” concept, a lot of attention will be devoted to the interlinkages between the environment, and the health and (infectious) diseases of humans, other animals, and plants. Topics include:
- Brief introduction to the world of parasites and their overall importance
- Parasite diversity
- Parasite lifecycles and the link with infectious disease in humans and animals
- Pathological and immunological aspects
- Other consequences of parasites: on the individual host, its ecosystem, and the economy
- The evolution of helminths
- The question of host-specificity
- Co-phylogenetic analysis
- Wetlands: healthy ecotones as parasite hotspots
- Health benefits and ecosystem services of parasites
- Zooming in on the “old friends hypothesis”: immunity, parasites, and the microbiome
- Parasites in a changing world - spread and co-invasion, conservation and extinction
- Plant parasites: a whole different story?
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Excursion/Fieldwork ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Practical ✔
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Period 2 Credits 5,00
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Additional information | Take-home assignment: students choose a parasite taxon and present with one slide each time, their:
-lifecycle (only for 5 ECTS);
-pathological OR immunological effect on the host (only for 5 ECTS);
-host-specificity OR ecology.
The students also write a document of one page about each topic. |
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Reader (relevant articles and book chapters will be made available through Blackboard). Slides with the lectures. It is expected of the students to take notes during lectures. |
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3.
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| SBU : course load | SP : ECTS | N : Dutch | E : English |
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