Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019
Biology Master  | ||||||
 Elective Major Subject Areas | ||||||
| Elective Major: Microbiology and Immunology | ||||||
| Compulsory Concept Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 551-0314-00L | Microbiology (Part II) | O | 3 credits | 2V | W.‑D. Hardt, L. Eberl, H.‑M. Fischer, J. Piel, J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
| Abstract | Advanced lecture class providing a broad overview on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis. | |||||
| Objective | This concept class will be based on common concepts and introduce to the enormous diversity among bacteria and archaea. It will cover the current research on bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis. | |||||
| Content | Advanced class covering the state of the research in bacterial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, symbiosis and pathogenesis. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Updated handouts will be provided during the class. | |||||
| Literature | Current literature references will be provided during the lectures. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | English | |||||
| 551-0318-00L | Immunology II | O | 3 credits | 2V | A. Oxenius, M. Kopf, S. R. Leibundgut, E. Wetter Slack, further lecturers | |
| Abstract | Introduction into the cellular and molecular basis of the immune system and immune responses against diverse pathogens, tumors, transplants, and self (autoimmunity) | |||||
| Objective | The lectures will provide a detailed understanding: - how innate and adaptive immune responses interact at the cellular and molecular level. - how the immune system recognizes and fights against pathogenic microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. - why lymphocytes tolerate self molecules. - about function and dysfunction the intestinal immune system. - immunopathology and inflammatory diseases. | |||||
| Content | The aim of lecture is to understand: > How pathogens are recognized by the innate immune system > Immune defense against various pathogens > Immunology of the skin, lung and intestines > Tumor immunology > Migration and homing of immune cells > tolerance and autoimmunity > T cell memory | |||||
| Lecture notes | Presentations of the lecturers are available at the Moodle link | |||||
| Literature | Recommended: Kuby Immunology (Freeman) | |||||
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