Molecular Microbiology and Genetics of Microorganisms

General strategies adopted by bacteria for sensing, transducing and giving the proper response to external signals will be presented through the discussion of specific examples, such as the global reprogramming of gene expression caused by different stresses (i.e. DNA damage, heat shock). Cell to cell communication in microbial communities and interactions between bacteria and eukaryotic cells or organisms (such as pathogenic bacteria-human host interactions) will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be put throughout the course on molecular mechanisms underlying cell responses and on the experimental approaches that have been applied to their study.


REFERENCE MATERIAL
Reviews and scientific papers will be recommended. The slides shown during the classes will be available on Ariel.


PREREQUISITES AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Bachelor level courses in Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular biology.
Written exam with open questions concerning either selected papers (first exam session only) or topics discussed in the classes.


RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of microbiology, genetics and molecular biology


TEACHING METHODS
Traditional, but with a large space dedicated to the discussion of biological problems. Students are strongly encouraged to attend lessons and take an active part in the discussion.


LANGUAGE
English


PROGRAM INFORMATION
The slides shown during the classes will be available on Ariel.


WEB PAGES
https://fbrianimmgm.ariel.ctu.unimi.it