Universität Wien

330024 VO Structure and Function of the Immune System (2024W)

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes


LV Termine:

MI 02.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 7, UZA II

FR 04.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II

MO 07.10.2024 08:45 bis 11:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II

MI 09.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 7, UZA II

FR 11.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II

MO 14.10.2024 08:45 bis 11:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II

MI 16.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 7, UZA II

FR 18.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II

MO 21.10.2024 08:45 bis 11:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II

MI 23.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 7, UZA II

FR 25.10.2024 09:45 bis 12:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II

MO 28.10.2024 09:45 bis 11:15 Uhr HS 4, UZA II


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
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, no supporting resources allowed.

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, discussion of pertinent literature

Reading list

Text books

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

Goering, R., Dockrell, H.M., Zuckerman, M., Chiodini, P.L. Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Elsevier; 7. Auflage 2024, ISBN: 978-0323937252

Association in the course directory

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