Universität Wien

330024 VO Structure and Function of the Immune System (2021W)

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

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 04.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 06.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 08.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 11.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 13.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 15.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 18.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 20.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 22.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 25.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 27.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 29.10. 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.

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 of the current course schedule (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

Bröker, B, Schütt, C., Fleischer, B. Grundwissen Immunologie, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg, 4. Auflage, 2019

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

Association in the course directory

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