Course - Immunology - MOL3005
Immunology
About
About the course
Course content
The immune system governs defense against pathogens and is of importance for development of autoimmune diseases, allergy and cancer. The course discusses basic immunology including cellular and molecular processes that represents the human immune system. Subjects to be presented include cells and organs of the immune system, antigen, immunoglobulins and antibody diversity, molecular mechanisms of innate immunity, antigen presentation, cell-mediated effector responses, the complement system, cancer and the immune system, immunological techniques.
Learning outcome
After completion of the course the students should have basic knowledge of immunological processes at a cellular and molecular level.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and colloquiums (not mandatory).
The language of teaching is English.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge within cell biology and biochemistry/molecular biology.
Course materials
Kuby: "Immunology", 6th edition, 2007, W. H. Freeman and Company, ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-8590-3.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BI2013 | 7.5 sp | |
| MNKBI213 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Biophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Medicine
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Marit Walbye Anthonsen
Lecturers
- Janne Øvrebø Bohnhorst
- Marit Walbye Anthonsen
- Terje Espevik
- Therese Standal
- Øyvind Halaas
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Children's and Women's Health