Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020
Environmental Sciences Bachelor  | ||||||
 Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2011) | ||||||
| Natural Science and Technical Electives | ||||||
| Natural Science Modules | ||||||
| Biomedicine | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 701-0614-00L | Allergies and Environment | W | 1 credit | 1V | P. Schmid-Grendelmeier | |
| Abstract | Allergic diseases are common and of increasing importance. In this course symptoms and management of allergies such as hay fever, asthma, eczema or food allergy are presesented. The importnat interactions between environmental factors such as air quality, climate, nutrition and form and frequency of allergic diseases will be discussed. | |||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of the basics of allergic diseases in humans, especially the so-called atopic diseases. Knowledge of the environmental allergens and the possible mechanisms responsible for the increase in allergic reactions. Knowledge of the interactions between individual genetic predisposition, environmental allergens and other environmental factors such as air pollutants. | |||||
| Content | Basic types of allergic diseases. Concept of atopy and intolerances. Pathophysiology of IgE-mediated reactions including mechanisms of IgE regulation. Epidemiological data regarding the increase of allergies as environmental diseases No. 1 and reasons for this increase. Discussion of the most important inhalant and nutritional allergens such as pollen, house dust mites, fungal spores, food and food additives. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Scripts, leaflets and lecture notes are handed in. | |||||
| Literature | Scripts, leaflets and lecture notes are handed in. Suggested reading: Axel Trautmann und Jörg Kleine-Tebbe: Allergie-Diagnose/Allergie-Therapie Thieme-Verlag. 2 Auflage (2013) ISBN 978-3-13-142181-4 Leaflets: www.ck-care.ch https://www.ck-care.ch/en/information-sheets Edcuatioal short videos: https://www.ck-care.ch/online-campus Link | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge in immunology (T /B cells, immunoglobulins) Interest in clinical symptoms and correlation with Environment and Immune system Possibilty of Master thesis in translational medecine | |||||
| 227-0398-10L | Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers II | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Wyss | |
| Abstract | This course offers an introduction into the structure and function of the human body, and how these are interlinked with one another. Focusing on physiology, the visualization of anatomy is supported by 3D-animation, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance imaging. | |||||
| Learning objective | To understand basic principles and structure of the human body in consideration of the clinical relevance and the medical terminology used in medical work and research. | |||||
| Content | Digestive system, nutrition and digestion Thermal balance and thermoregulation Kidneys and urinary system Endocrine system and hormones Reproductive System Basic anatomy of neck, face and cranium Basics of neurophysiology and neuroanatomy Sense organs | |||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes and handouts | |||||
| Literature | Silbernagl S., Despopoulos A. Color Atlas of Physiology; Thieme 2008 Faller A., Schuenke M. The Human Body; Thieme 2004 Netter F. Atlas of human anatomy; Elsevier 2014 | |||||
| 752-1300-00L | Introduction to Toxicology | W | 3 credits | 2V | R. Eggen, S. J. Sturla | |
| Abstract | Introduction to how chemical properties and biological interactions govern the disposition and influences of toxicants. | |||||
| Learning objective | The objectives are for the student to establish a framework for examining adverse effects resulting from exposures to toxicants by understanding key mechanisms that give rise to toxic responses and disease processes. | |||||
| Content | This course will introduce mechanisms governing the chemical disposition and biological influences of toxicants. The course is geared toward advanced bachelors students in food science, environmental science, and related disciplines, such as chemistry, biology and pharmaceutical sciences. Examples of topics include: dose-response relationships and risk assessment, absorption, transport, and biotransformation of xenobiotic chemicals; Carcinogenesis; DNA damage, repair, and mutation; Immunotoxicity; Neurotoxicity; and modern toxicity testing strategies. These fundamental concepts in Mechanistic Toxicology will be integrated with examples of toxicants relevant to food, drugs and the environment. | |||||
| Literature | Casarett & Doull's Toxicology, The Basic Science of Poisons. Seventh Edition. Editor: Curtis D. Klaassen, 2008, McGraw-Hill. (available on-line) | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry is required. | |||||
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