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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
GBLX0152-1  Biotechnology applied to phytopathology

Duration :  12h Th, 6h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 2nd year2
Lecturer :  Haissam Jijakli
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
The goal of this course is the description and the application of biotechnology in the fields of diagnosis, certification, biological control and the study of host-pathogen interaction including genetic improvement to resist against the pathogens.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The objectives are :
- To understand the basics of science and technology of the recent applications inbiotechnology;
- To identify the opportunities offered by the different biotechnology;
- To be able to select the most appropriate technique over specific phytopathological problems.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Fondements de phytopathologie
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
In presence of the teacher
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Lectures  : 12 hours
Personal work : 6 hours
Recommended or required readings :  
Lepoivre. P. Phytopathologie. de Boeck et Les presses agronomiques de Gembloux, 2003
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Personal reports (30 %) Oral examination (70 %)
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Prof. JIJAKLI Haissam ULg, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Bât. 47, avenue Maréchal Juin 5030 Gembloux +32 81 622431 mh.jijakli@ulg.ac.be


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