Education of the Laboratory of Phytopathology
We gladly share our passion for understanding interactions between plants and microorganisms, as well as microbial interactions in agricultural ecosystems. We thrive on interacting with bachelor, master and postgraduate students. Their diverse background, enthusiasm and interests strongly motivate the teaching and technical support staff in the department.
Theses and internships
Towards the end of the curriculum, every student will perform at least one major thesis project (within Wageningen University), and in addition either a second (minor) thesis, an internship or a research practice project. Internship and research practice projects are performed outside WU, under guidance of a WU staff member who acts as examiner.
The goal of a thesis project or internship is to train your scientific skills in analysis and problem solving. It gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and insight for a specific area of research.
If you are interested in a thesis project or internship, please contact Sander Schouten or Lotje van der Does once you have an idea of your interests.
Our courses
| Course code | Course name | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis rings Phytopathology | 1-6 | |
| PHP32006 | Current Topics in Plant Biotechnology | 1 |
| PHP21303 | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology Entomology | 1 |
| ENT30306 | Ecological Aspects of Bio-interactions | 1 |
| NEM20806 | Basics of Infectious Diseases | 1 |
| PHP30806 | Molecular Aspects of Bio-interactions | 2 |
| CBI10306 | Cell Biology I | 2 |
| GEN20806 | Plant Biotechnology | 2 |
| ABG30306 | Genomics | 2 |
| YBI37806 | Frontiers in Biology | 3 |
| PHP21803 | Plant Pathology and Disease Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHP50306 | The Magic of Mushroom and Mould Biology | 4 |
| ABG30306 | Genomics | 5 |
| GEN20306 | Molecular and Evolutionary Ecology | 5 |
| PHP30306 | Plant-Microbe Interactions | 6 |
| ENT20806 | Integrated Pest Management | 6 |
| EZO20306 | Biology of Invertebrates, Algae and Fungi | 6 |