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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS MBG 5024 BASIC IMMUNOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9

Offered By

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GERHARD WINGENDER

Offered to

Molecular Biology and Genetics Molecular Biology and Genetics

Course Objective

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the immune system by outlining its development, its main elements and effector functions.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   become familiar with the cells and organs of the immune system 2   become familiar with the cells and organs of the immune system 3   understand the key features of the innate and adaptive immune system 4   understand the key features humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity 5   become familiar with the genes, receptors, and effector molecules of the immune system 6   understand the characteristics of the initiation and execution of T and B cell responses 7   understand the key features of successful immune responses against pathogens and the self

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction to Immunology 2 Cells and organs of the immune system 3 Innate immunity: cells and receptors 4 Effector mechanisms of innate immunity 5 B cells and antibodies 6 B cell activation, differentiation, and memory 7 Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity 8 Midterm exam 9 T cells 10 Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and antigen presentation 11 T cell activation, differentiation, and memory 12 Effector mechanisms of cell-mediated Immunity 13 Immunological tolerance and cancer 14 Autoimmunity and immunodeficiencies 15 Immunity to infections 16 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Abul Abbas (Ed): Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 8th edition (2014)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture and discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 FIN FINAL EXAM 3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.50 + FIN *0.50 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.50 + RST * 0.50 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Mid-term exam %30 Homework Assignments/Presentation %36 Final Exam %34

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 14 3 42 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 8 112 Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 1 25 25 Preparation for quiz etc. 12 2 24 Final 1 2 2 Midterm 1 1 1 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 221

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 LO.1 4 2 LO.2 3 LO.3 3 LO.4 2 LO.5 2 LO.6 2 LO.7 3