Bioinformatics and Genomics
In this course, attention is paid to understanding and working with large amounts of data as has been obtained in recent years with genetic and molecular research. These technological developments require new skills and concepts to be able to understand and conduct life science research. Successively work with mutations and sequencing data will be used.
Bioinformatics, Data Analysis
De ontwikkeling van steeds nieuwe en betere high-throughput assay technologieën transformeert de moleculaire biologie in een razendsnel tempo. Sequencing van volledige genomen en de mogelijkheid om RNA, eiwitten, metabolieten en hun interacties op grote schaal (genoom-breed) te meten brengen een revolutie teweeg in biologisch onderzoek. Voor het eerst komen verschillende soorten data kwantitatief beschikbaar, en
Bioinformatics, Data Analysis
De ontwikkeling van steeds nieuwe en betere high-throughput assay technologieën transformeert de moleculaire biologie in een razendsnel tempo. Sequencing van volledige genomen en de mogelijkheid om RNA, eiwitten, metabolieten en hun interacties op grote schaal (genoom-breed) te meten brengen een revolutie teweeg in biologisch onderzoek. Voor het eerst komen verschillende soorten data kwantitatief beschikbaar, en
Biological Discovery through Computation
Multiple types of -omics data are rapidly changing the face of biological research. In the Bioinformatics minor, students have been exposed to fundamental computational techniques to analyse and visualise omics data. Students enrolled in the Omics minor have also explored technologies and data analysis methods to deal with the “wet” and “dry” components of omics
Biologie van Planten
Aan de hand van een aantal deelhoofdstukken van de boeken Life, the Science of Biology en Plant Physiology and Development wordt de studenten inzicht gegeven in de bouw en het functioneren van planten. De exacte (deel)hoofdstukken zullen in de studiewijzer bekend worden gemaakt. Allereerst worden het plantenrijk en de hoofdlijnen van de evolutie van planten
Biology and Management of Plant Pests and Diseases
Plants can be challenged by very different biological entities, particularly viruses, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and insects, resulting in significant crop losses on a global scale and thus endangering food security and safety. These entities differ very much in their biology and feeding and survival strategies. On plants, the disease phenotypes can both be very similar
Biology of Plants
In this introductory course on Plant biology, the focus is on understanding the development, structure and functioning of plants. Emphasis is placed on the relations between cellular and molecular processes at one side and the functioning of the whole plant in its environment at the other side. The course consists of a cell biological/structural part
Biotechnology
This course is an introduction in Biotechnology. It will give an overview of different fields in biotechnology (molecular techniques, bacterial biotechnology, fungal biotechnology, plant biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, medical biotechnology, animal biotechnology) with special emphasis on new developments. In addition, other aspects related to biotechnology, such as intellectual property rights, ethical concerns and the marketability of
Biotechnology and Society
Biotechnologie is het gebruik van biologische principes, organismen en hun producten voor praktische doeleinden. De mens bedrijft al eeuwenlang biotechnologie, bijvoorbeeld bij het maken van bier of brood. De ontwikkeling van nieuwe technieken, zoals de recombinant DNA technologie, en de enorme toename van onze kennis over biologische systemen heeft ertoe geleid dat dit veld in
Biotechnology and the Societal Challenge
This course explores how biotechnology can address key societal challenges identified by the European Union. These include health and demographic change, food security and sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and climate action. Students are introduced to plant and microbial biotechnology, ethical considerations, and patent systems. As part of the course, students formulate their own biotechnology-based solutions
Biotic Interactions
This course provides knowledge on recent developments in research on plant-pathogen and plant-insect interactions. This will include the molecular targets and signal transduction pathways involved, and the ecological aspects of biotic interactions in nature and in agriculture. With regard to defense against pathogens, the innate immune response and the gene-for-gene model will be discussed in
Breeding for Abiotic Stress Tolerance
Abiotic stress is the stress imposed on plants by the non-living environment. Abiotic stress is responsible for huge yield losses in crops around the world. In this course we will assess the impact that abiotic stresses (like drought, salinity, nutrient deficiency, temperature) have on agricultural production, and provide you with knowledge and tools for successfully