Human Immunobiology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 4
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- HUIMM303B
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English.
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course aims to provide an in-depth view of advanced molecular and cellular immunology, with a focus on current topics in the field of immunology. An emphasis is also on understanding new concepts in mechanisms of immune defence and immunological diseases. In addition, the course will provide a presentation of the immunological research environments and expertise at UiB.
Learning Outcomes
* Knowledge
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Recognize the main types of cells, tissues, signal molecules and bioactive factors (components), which the immune system is comprised of.
- Outline the development and maturation process of immune competent cells.
- Understand the basic mechanisms for how the immune system becomes activated and responds to stimuli e.g. infections, tissue damage or cancer.
- Have knowledge about fundamental principles for defence and fight against infections. Present methods/treatment that can strengthen the immunity against infectious agents (e.g. vaccination).
- Account for main groups of diseases related to a failing immune system (e.g. autoimmunity, allergy and immune deficiency) and describe in general the disease processes.
- Outline methods for treatment of immune related diseases and symptoms.
* Skills
- Describe how immunological methods can be used in biological and medical research.
- Apply the immunological knowledge to own research project.
* General Competence
- Obtain specific knowledge of how the immune system works in health and disease.
- To be able to distinguish the immunological component in a variety of complex health issues.
- Understand the importance of using immunological knowledge in both prevention and combating diseases.
Level of Study
Master students or students at equal/similar level with background: biology, medicine, odontology, pharmacy.
Semester of Instruction
Spring.
Place of Instruction
Lab. building / BB-building at Haukeland University Hospital.
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
The course is overlapping with HUIMM303, HUIMM303A, HUIMM903, HUIMM 903A and MOL212.
Teaching and learning methods
The course encompasses lectures, seminars, project presentations from students, as well as individual studies and student presentations with discussions of immunological articles within current research fields.
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
In general, lectures from February to May, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15-2:00, with written oral exam in May. A detailed program is prepared prior to start of course. Please contact the course coordinator Yenan Bryceson for more information.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
The student must attend at least 80% of the lectures to take the exam.
Forms of Assessment
Evaluation of presentations of articles.
Oral exam, 2 hours.
Grading Scale
Pass/Fail.
Reading List
Mitt UiB will be covered by lectures and the text book:
Abbas, Lichtman and Pillai. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 10th Edition, 2021, Saunders Elsevier, ISBN 9780323757485.
Examination Support Material
None