551-1110-00L Infection and Immunology
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | W.‑D. Hardt, A. B. Hehl, U. Karrer, F. Sallusto |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Only for Health Sciences and Technology BSc and Human Medicine BSc. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551-1110-00 V | Infektion und Immunologie | 2 hrs |
| W.‑D. Hardt, A. B. Hehl, U. Karrer, F. Sallusto |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Structure and function of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, single- and multi-cellular parasites, and pathogen-specific defense mechanisms of the immune system. The lecture is complemented by a learning platform. Some material is expected to be prepared in self-study |
| Learning objective | - Students can describe the structural principles and mechanisms of infection of key pathogens. - Students understand how these pathogens are detected and eliminated by the native and adaptive immune system. - Students are able to explain how anti-infective agents work and how pathogens develop resistance. |
| Content | - Cellular structure of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria - Bacteria-host interactions and their effect on the host - Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance - Classification of pathogenic viruses - Organization, classification and life cycle of eukaryotic pathogens - Organization of the native immune system - Organization of the adaptive immune system |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The immunology section of the course can be taught in English. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2017; Version 07.10.2021 (First Year Examinations) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Human Medicine 2017; Version 14.05.2020 (First Year Examination Block 2) |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | W.-D. Hardt, A. B. Hehl, U. Karrer, F. Sallusto |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 60 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | "Die Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden" |
| Written aids | None |
| Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Health Sciences and Technology BSc (376000)
Human Medicine BSc (377000) |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences and Technology Bachelor | First Year Examinations | O |  |
| Human Medicine Bachelor | First Year Examination Block 2 | O | |