Immunology

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The course Immunology focuses on the role of different humoral factors, cells and cell systems of the innate and adaptive immune system, that are involved in the defense of an organism against intruders like foreign cells or (non) complex structures (e.g. foreign proteins). In addition, the processes in the immune response after immunization, vaccination and transplantation will be discussed.

Doelstellingen van dit vak

•To gain knowledge and insight in cells and humoral factors of the innate and adaptive immune system. •To gain knowledge and insight in cellular and molecular effector mechanisms of the innate and adaptive immunity during inflammation and infection. •To gain knowledge and insight in the structure and function of primary and secondary lymphoid tissue. •To gain knowledge and insight in the processes in the immune response after immunization and vaccination.

Voorwaarden

SCI1009 Introduction to Biology.

Recommended
SCI2003 Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, SCI2006 Microbiology and/or SCI2035 Biochemistry I.

Aanbevolen literatuur

•Nairn, R. & Helbert, M. (2008). Immunology for Medical Students. (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier.

Instructional format
Tutorial group meetings, lectures and self-study assignments with accompanying expert meetings.

Examination
Student evaluation will be based on 1) a written test consisting of open questions (70%), and 2) a presentation on an immunologic topic (30%).

This course is a prerequisite for the following course(s):
•SCI30XX Pathobiology

SCI2031

Periode 4

27 jan 2025

21 mrt 2025

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Studiepunten:

5.0

Taal van de opleiding:

Engels

Coordinators:

Onderwijsmethode:

PBL, Presentation(s), Lecture(s), Assignment(s), Paper(s)

Evaluatiemethoden:

Final paper, Attendance, Participation, Written exam, Oral exam, Take home exam