551-0317-00L Immunology I
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Lecturers | M. Kopf, A. Oxenius |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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| 551-0317-00 V | Immunology I | 2 hrs |
| M. Kopf, A. Oxenius |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction into structural and functional aspects of the immune system. Basic knowledge of the mechanisms and the regulation of an immune response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Introduction into structural and functional aspects of the immune system. Basic knowledge of the mechanisms and the regulation of an immune response. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | - Introduction and historical background - Innate and adaptive immunity, Cells and organs of the immune system - B cells and antibodies - Generation of diversity - Antigen presentation and Major Histoincompatibility (MHC) antigens - Thymus and T cell selection - Autoimmunity - Cytotoxic T cells and NK cells - Th1 and Th2 cells, regulatory T cells - Allergies - Hypersensitivities - Vaccines, immune-therapeutic interventions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Electronic access to the documentation will be provided. The link can be found at "Lernmaterialien" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | - Kuby, Immunology, 9th edition, Freemen + Co., New York, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | For D-BIOL students Immunology I (WS) and Immunology II (SS) will be examined as one learning entity in a "Sessionsprüfung". All other students write separate exams for Immunology I and Immunology II. All exams (combined exam Immunology I and II, individual exams) are offered in each exam session. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Competencies |
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Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 551-0318-00L Immunology II
(next semester)
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| For programme regulations | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biology 2013; Version 10.03.2020 Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biology 2020; Version 07.04.2022 Master's Degree Programme in Biology 2017; Version 13.10.2022 Master's Degree Programme in Biology 2022 |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | A. Oxenius, M. Kopf |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| 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 | Für Studenten des D-BIOL bilden Immunologie I (Herbstsemester) und Immunologie II (Frühlingssemester) einen Jahreskurs und werden am Ende des Frühlingssemsters in einer schriftlichen Sessionsprüfung gemeinsam geprüft. Die Sessionsprüfungung Immunology I + II sowie die Sessionsprüfung in Immunologie I (nur für diejenigen Studenten, welche nur Immunologie I belegen) können in deutsch oder englisch absolviert werden. |
| Written aids | Keine ausser Diktionär. |
| Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Moodle course | Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |