Immunology (BIO250)

Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.

The course starts with an overview of the immune system, the components involved and its functions. The complement system and cells of the innate system is followed by a description of B cell and T cell immunity (immunological memory and tolerance). Thereafter, the difference between epithelial immunity and systemic immunity. Lastly, important clinical aspects, including autoimmunity, atopy and immunodeficiencies, immune modulating therapy using vaccines, immune suppressive and immune stimulating drugs.

Learning outcome

• Understand the build-up and main functions of the immune system
• Understand important differences between the innate and the adaptive immune system
• Have knowledge on the functions of the innate immune cells and the complement system
• Have knowledge on the concepts behind production of lymphocytes, lymphocyte activation and clonal selection
• Have knowledge on the function of B and T cells
• Know how the immune system cooperates to fight an infection
• Have basic knowledge on the concepts for immune modulation, including vaccines, immune suppressing and immune stimulating drugs.

Required prerequisite knowledge

Recommended prerequisites

Exam

Coursework requirements

There are 10 teaching sessions based on 16 chapters. These are discussion classes where active participation is important. 80% compulsory attendance is required in these teaching sessions (8/10) to qualify for the written exam.

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Head of Department:

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Method of work

Lectures and group discussions, combined 4 hrs/week fordelt på 10 uker.

Open for

Course assessment

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