Microbiology of Eukaryotes

This course aims to deepen students’ understanding of eukaryotic microorganisms and, in particular, to explore the diversity of free-living and parasitic eukaryotic unicellular organisms. This diversity will be studied from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Specifically, the unique developmental characteristics and lifestyles of four unicellular microorganisms—the social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum, the ciliate Tetrahymena, and the apicomplexan parasites Toxoplasma gondii and Plasmodium falciparum—will be examined during laboratory sessions, thereby illustrating concepts covered in lectures and tutorials.

- To deepen our understanding of the different lifestyles of protists

- Apply the knowledge gained during lab sessions

- Develop critical thinking and the ability to synthesize information

- Use image-editing software

basic knowledge of eukaryotic microorganisms