330024 VO Structure and Function of the Immune System (2023W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften

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Language: German

Examination dates

Thursday 16.11.2023 13:15 - 15:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 8 (Raum 2Z206) 2.OG Wednesday 07.02.2024 09:45 - 12:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG N Thursday 23.05.2024 08:00 - 11:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG Wednesday 11.09.2024 15:00 - 17:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
UZA2 Hörsaal 8 (Raum 2Z206) 2.OG

Lecturers

Georg Hoffmann

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Wednesday
    04.10.
    08:00 - 10:30
    UZA2 Hörsaal 8 (Raum 2Z206) 2.OG
    
    Friday
    06.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Monday
    09.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Wednesday
    11.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    Digital
    
    Friday
    13.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Wednesday
    18.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Friday
    20.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Monday
    23.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Wednesday
    25.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    Digital
    
    Friday
    27.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Monday
    30.10.
    09:45 - 12:15
    UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    
    Friday
    03.11.
    09:45 - 12:15
    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, 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 for the exam are (in each case from the current course schedule): Lectures on the topics listed above, power point presentations, disscussion of pertinent literature

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

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