Course - Immunology - MOL3005
MOL3005 - Immunology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
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 and adaptive immunity, the complement system, antigen presentation, cell-mediated effector responses, mucosal immunity and select lectures on the immune system in health and disease.
Learning outcome
After completing the course MOL3005, the student should be able to:
- demonstrate the basic knowledge of immunological processes at a cellular and molecular level
- define central immunological principles and concepts
- outline, compare and contrast the key mechanisms and cellular players of innate and adaptive immunity and how they relate
- elucidate the genetic basis for immunological diversity and the generation of adaptive immune responses
- outline key events and cellular players in antigen presentation, and how the nature of the antigen will shape resulting effector responses
- identify the main mechanisms of inflammation
- outline key events and cellular players governing mucosal immunity
- understand the principles governing vaccination and the mechanisms of protection against infectious diseases
- understand and explain the basis of immunological tolerance, autoimmunity and transplantation
- understand and explain the basis of allergy and allergic diseases
- understand and explain the immune system in cancer; tumor immunology and principles of immunotherapy
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and colloquiums (not compulsory). The language of teaching is English. Exam must be answered in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignment
Further on evaluation
Retake of exam: The student must have completed the mandatory activities and assignments to take the exam. If taken in a previous semester, this is sufficient to take the exam. Exam must be answered in English.
Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F may re-sit examination in the following semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge within cell biology and biochemistry/molecular biology.
Course materials
Kuby Immunology 8th edition or Janeway`s Immunobiology 10th edition (9th edition is ok if already purchased).
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI2013 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| MNKBI213 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| BI221412 | 3.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Molecular Medicine
- Biophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 2023-11-27 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 Sluppenvegen 14 9 SL410 Sluppenvegen 14 24 SL430 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL111+SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 23 SL110 Sluppenvegen 14 4 SL311 Sluppenvegen 14 14 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"