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Advances in Infection Biology Ib - MB140S53E
Title: Advances in Infection Biology Ib
Czech title: Aktuality v infekční biologii
Guaranteed by: Department of Genetics and Microbiology (31-140)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2024
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 2
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, C [HT]
Capacity: unlimited
Min. number of students: 5
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Level: specialized
Note: priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: Sandra Huerfano Meneses, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): RNDr. Tereza Čaban, Ph.D.
RNDr. Michal Čáp, Ph.D.
prof. RNDr. Ivan Hirsch, CSc.
Sandra Huerfano Meneses, Ph.D.
Mgr. Martin Kuthan, Ph.D.
RNDr. Petra Lišková, Ph.D.
RNDr. Jan Mach, Ph.D.
RNDr. Jaroslav Nunvář, Ph.D.
RNDr. Petr Rada, Ph.D.
RNDr. Martina Saláková, Ph.D.
RNDr. Magdaléna Skaličková, Ph.D.
Annotation -
This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of reading and undertanding the scientific literature that
relates to various aspects of infection agents and relate them to human health. Students will read, understand,
interpret and critique primary scientific literature relating to the human pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi and
parasitc agenst in general. Students will select papers, organize and deliver presentations, and answer questions
about the paper. They are expected to attend all Journal Club meetings on weekly basis, participate in discussion
and engage in critical questioning and scientific exchange.
Last update: Rubešová Jana, RNDr., Ph.D. (24.06.2024)
Literature -

Current work published in prestigious scientific journals: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Last update: Rubešová Jana, RNDr., Ph.D. (24.06.2024)
Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Critical Analysis of Scientific Literature

  • Deconstruct primary research articles to identify the core hypothesis, experimental design, and key findings.
  • Evaluate the validity of data and the strength of the conclusions drawn by the authors.
  • Identify limitations and potential biases in studies related to human pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

2. Specialized Knowledge in Infectious Agents

  • Relate molecular and cellular mechanisms of infection to broader impacts on human health.

3. Scientific Communication and Presentation

  • Synthesize complex data from primary sources into a coherent and professional oral presentation.
Last update: Huerfano Meneses Sandra, Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
 
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