Biotechnology and diagnosis

lbrpp2213  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Biotechnology and diagnosis
3.00 credits
22.5 h + 7.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Bragard Claude (coordinator); Legrève Anne;
Language
Content
This course presents the different techniques used to establish the diagnosis of the biotic causes of diseases and characterize infectious agents. The different analysis methods are presented on the basis of a problem approach in plant health: microscopies (optical, fluorescence, confocal, electronic), serology (ELISA immunoenzymatic method), molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR, northern blot, western blot microscopic), sequencing (by hybridization, high throughput), …
Teaching methods
Teaching is given face-to-face. Practical work is organized to allow students to develop and apply certain methods.
Evaluation methods
The assessment is based on the student's ability to develop, apply and analyze diagnostic methods. These skills are tested during practical work and following an exam.
Other information
This lecture might be given in english.
Online resources
Moodle and other sources available online
Bibliography
L'étudiant a recours à la bibliographie disponible dans le domaine de la pathologie végétale, via le système UCL libellule notamment. Nombreux ouvrages et publications disponibles et à disposition des étudiants.
Teaching materials
  • Les supports de cours sont disponible sur Moodle ou proposés en ligne - Course materials are available on Moodle or provided online
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology

Master [120] in Agricultural Bioengineering