PostGram Plant Biology
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Discover the introductory MOOC for PostGram Plant Biology at the University of Angers. PostGram is a new short online course to discover the major fields of knowledge and research in plant biology.
What you will learn
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
This Fun Mooc module gives you access to a summary of what will be covered in each module of the Postgram Plant Biology (full version).
Description
Upon completion of the Plant biology PostGram, you will have acquired the scientific and methodological foundations necessary to understand the interactions between plants and microorganisms, whether beneficial or pathogenic. You will be able to analyse the molecular mechanisms of gene expression in plants, describe the major classes of symbiosis (mycorrhizal and nitrogen-fixing), and understand the evolution of varietal resistance and the infectious strategies of pathogens (fungi, bacteria, parasitic plants). You will also discover recent approaches in microbial ecology, such as the characterisation of microbiota (root, leaf, seed) using culture-free methods. Finally, you will acquire basic skills in R programming to organise, manipulate, and visualise biological datasets.
All modules will be taught in English.
Format
Each module requires several hours to learn the concepts presented and complete the multiple-choice questions provided for practice.
The PostGram runs from January to June, so you can organise your time as you wish, at your own pace. The workload varies from one module to another, but everything is clearly indicated in the courses.
The courses are not organised in chronological order on the University of Angers' online learning platform. You can complete the modules in any order you wish.
All modules are accessible asynchronously, but a teacher-researcher is available on the forum if you have any questions.
This Fun Mooc module gives you access to a summary of what will be covered in each module.
For the PostGram Plant Biology (full version) : apply online e-candidature between October 15 and November 16.
Prerequisites
This introductory course is open to everyone.
For the PostGram Plant Biology (full version), completed second year of undergraduate studies (or equivalent).
Required Equipment
None
Assessment and certification
This course is only an introduction to the Postgram Plant Biology. You will only have access to a demonstration (sequence 0) of what awaits you in the complete Postgram Plant Biologytraining. No badge or certificate will be awarded upon completion.
Accessibility
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Course plan
The PostGram Plant biology programme offers five modules:
- R programming and modelling
- Diversity and knowledge of plant pathogens
- Parasitic and mutualistic strategies
- Ecology of plant-associated microbial communities
- Plant genomics
Each module requires several hours to learn the concepts presented and complete the multiple-choice questions provided for practice.
- R programming and modelling
- Diversity and knowledge of plant pathogens
- Parasitic and mutualistic strategies
- Ecology of plant-associated microbial communities
- Plant genomics
Each module requires several hours to learn the concepts presented and complete the multiple-choice questions provided for practice.
Course team
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