Immunology (BIO250)
The course gives an introduction to the innate and adaptive immune system, with emphasis on the human immune system.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Facts
Course code
BIO250
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Offered by
Time table
Content
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
None
Recommended prerequisites
BIO100 Cell Biology, BIO110 Anatomy and Physiology
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Jens VikseHead of Department:
Ingunn Westvik JolmaMethod of work
Lectures and group discussions, combined 4 hrs/week.
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Biological Chemistry - Master of Science Degree Programme
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.