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330024 VO Structure and Function of the Immune System (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften
We 01.10. 09:45-13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Friday 03.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Monday 06.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Wednesday 08.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Friday 10.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    • Monday 13.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Wednesday 15.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Friday 17.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    • Monday 20.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Wednesday 22.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Friday 24.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 4 (Raum 2Z221) 2.OG
    • Monday 27.10. 09:45 - 13:00 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 2.OG
    • Thursday 30.10. 15:00 - 16:30 UZA2 Hörsaal 6 (Raum 2Z227) 2.OG
    • Wednesday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 UZA2 Hörsaal 7 (Raum 2Z210) 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
    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

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    Last modified: Fr 27.06.2025 10:06