A key objective of our teaching efforts in molecular plant sciences is to comprehensibly communicate to our students the fundamental principles and concepts of contemporary plant biology with a special focus on inter-organismic communication and environmental acclimation and adaptations, as well as helping our students to develop the ability for self-direction and self-generation of ideas. Our curriculum offers a broad range of biochemical, cell biological, molecular genetic and physiological methodology to investigate plant-pathogen interactions and plant physiology. In our practical courses, students work in small groups to encourage their ability to collaborate and to help developing problem solving strategies together with their peers.