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330024 VO Structure and Function of the Immune System (2020W)

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Due to the coronavirus, teaching will take place digitally, on site, and as a combination of both (hybrid teaching) in the upcoming winter semester 2020/21. It is expected that COVID-19 will continue to spread increasingly in the coming weeks. It is hard to foresee whether the spread of COVID-19 will continue to increase in the next few weeks. Thus, digital formats currently provide the greatest security, based on the experience gained during the summer semester 2020.
Due to the availability of appropriate tools for e-Learning at the University of Vienna, the lectures on LV 330024 "Structure and Function of the Immune System" will be given online via Moodle (using Blackboard Collaborate) (for dates and access to the sessions see Moodle).
Please inquire about how to use Blackboard Collaborate at https://wiki.univie.ac.at/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=101484831. The sessions will be recorded and will be available as an mp4 file in the download area until further notice. The conditions of the "Copyright information" remain valid.

  • Monday 05.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 07.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 09.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 12.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 14.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 16.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 19.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 21.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 23.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 28.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 30.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital

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, 60 min, multiple choice, requiring personal attendance.
According to the Regulations in the University gazette of the University of Vienna “Academic year 2020/2021 number 118”, proof of a negative COVID-19 test result is required in order to participate in an exam requiring personal attendance. Evidence is accepted that is recognized by the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection by ministerial order for close contact services at the time of the exam (4th COVID-19 Safeguard Regulations applied as amended).

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

Relevant to the exam are: The content of the online lectures conducted via Collaborate sessions (mp4-files are available in Moodle); corresponding presentations available as pdf-files in the „VO-Unterlagen“ folder.

Reading list

Text books

Rink, L., Kruse, A., Haase, H. Immunologie für Einsteiger, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag; 2. Auflage 2015, ISBN 978-3-6624-4842-7 , http://ubdata.univie.ac.at/AC08985318

Schütt, C., Bröker, B. Grundwissen Immunologie, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag; 3. Auflage 2011, ISBN 9783827426475, http://ubdata.univie.ac.at/AC08296255

Murphy, K.M., Weaver, C. Janeway Immunologie, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag; 9. Auflage 2018, ISBN: 978-3662560037

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