Immunology and immunological techniques

The immune system structure and organization. Soluble molecules, innate- and adaptive immunity. Antibodies and antibody specificity. Lymphocytes and antigen recognition. Antigen processing and development of effector-cells. Regulation of the immune response. Immunity to microorganisms. Vaccines and immunological techniques..

Knowledge: The student

• have knowledge of the structure and function of the immune system
• have knowledge of innate and adaptive immunity
• have knowledge of antibodies in response to stimulation
• have knowledge of how antigen from bacteria and viruses is processed and presented to lymphocytes
• have knowledge of effector mechanisms in response to stimulation
• have knowledge of the regulation of the immune response
• have knowledge of vaccines
• have knowledge of research and development in immunology

Skills: The student

• should be able to perform basic immunological techniques
• be able to explain how immunological techniques are used, for example in detecting infections

Competence: The student

• have general competence on the immune response to infections
• have an overview of immunological reactions and how these are regulated
• are able to follow development and research in the field

Expected number of working hours in total 200. Of these, teacher-led hours constitutes approximately 70 hours.

Pedagogical methods: Lectures and Laboratory course, exercises of 4 hours, with reporting.

Mandatory work requirements: Compulsory laboratory course with approved reports .