330024 VO Structure and Function of the Immune System (2024W)
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Language: German
Examination dates
- N Thursday 07.11.2024 15:00 - 17:15 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
- Wednesday 05.02.2025 13:15 - 15:30 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
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%)
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 booksMurphy, K.M., Weaver, C. Janeway Immunologie, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag; 9. Auflage 2018, ISBN: 978-3662560037Goering, R., Dockrell, H.M., Zuckerman, M., Chiodini, P.L. Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Elsevier; 7. Auflage 2024, ISBN: 978-0323937252
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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 systemMethods
Power point presentations
Journal articles and reviews on current topics of Structur and Function of the Immune System after prior announcement