Emne - Immunologi - MOL3005
Immunologi
Om
Om emnet
Faglig innhold
The immune system governs defense against pathogens and is of importance for development of autoimmune diseases, allergy and cancer. The course discusses basic immunology including cellular and molecular processes that represents the human immune system. Subjects to be presented include cells and organs of the immune system, antigen, immunoglobulins and antibody diversity, molecular mechanisms of innate immunity, antigen presentation, cell-mediated effector responses, the complement system, cancer and the immune system, immunological techniques.
Læringsutbytte
After completion of the course the students should have basic knowledge of immunological processes at a cellular and molecular level.
Læringsformer og aktiviteter
Lectures and colloquiums (not mandatory).
The language of teaching is English.
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Basic knowledge within cell biology and biochemistry/molecular biology.
Kursmateriell
Kuby: "Immunology", 6th edition, 2007, W. H. Freeman and Company, ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-8590-3.
Studiepoengreduksjon
| Emnekode | Reduksjon | Fra |
|---|---|---|
| BI2013 | 7,5 sp | |
| MNKBI213 | 7,5 sp |
Fagområder
- Biofysikk
- Biokjemi
- Biologi
- Bioteknologi
- Cellebiologi
- Molekylærmedisin
Kontaktinformasjon
Emneansvarlig/koordinator
- Marit Walbye Anthonsen
Faglærere
- Janne Øvrebø Bohnhorst
- Marit Walbye Anthonsen
- Terje Espevik
- Therese Standal
- Øyvind Halaas