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330024 VO Structure and Function of the Immune System (2017W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften
Moodle

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.11. 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 08.11. 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Monday 13.11. 08:00 - 10:30 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 15.11. 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Friday 17.11. 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Monday 20.11. 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 22.11. 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Friday 24.11. 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Monday 27.11. 09:45 - 11:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
  • Friday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Objectives
Students will understand the basics in immunology, the structure of the immune system, the functions of its components as well as the methods of communication within the immunological network when fighting various pathogens. They see how the system works and will get an insight into its pathophysiological implications.

Contents
General anatomy of the immune system
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, helminths
Innate immunity, cells and molecules
Cross-talk between innate and adaptive immune response
Adaptive immune response, cells and molecules, immunological memory
Dysfunctions of the immune system

Methods
Power point presentations will be available via LMS
Journal articles and reviews on current topics of Structur and Function of the Immune System after prior announcement

Assessment and permitted materials

Final written exam, 90 min, multiple choice, minimum requirements: 60%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

at least 60% of maximum points to pass the exam
Valuation key:
1–very good (100,00-90,00%)
2–good (89,99-80,00%)
3–satisfactory (79,99-70,00%)
4–adequate (69,99-60,00%)
5–insufficient (59,99-0,00%)

Examination topics

Lectures on the topics listed above, power point presentations, disscussion of pertinent literature

Reading list

Text books
Murphy, K.M.: Janeway´s Immunobiology, Taylor & Francis, Abingdon, 8. Auflage, 2011, ISBN-No. 0815342438
Schütt, C., Broeker, B.: Grundwissen Immunologie, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg, 3. Auflage, 2011, ISBN-No. 3827426464

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