551-0318-00L  Immunology II

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersA. Oxenius, M. Kopf, S. R. Leibundgut, E. Slack, further lecturers
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-0318-00 VImmunology II2 hrs
Mon08:00-09:35HIL E 4 »
A. Oxenius, M. Kopf, S. R. Leibundgut, E. Slack, further lecturers

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AbstractIntroduction into the cellular and molecular basis of the immune system and immune responses against diverse pathogens, tumors, transplants, and self (autoimmunity)
ObjectiveThe 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.
ContentThe 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 notesPresentations of the lecturers are available at the Moodle link
LiteratureRecommended: Kuby Immunology (Freeman)

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 551-0317-00L Immunology I
For programme regulationsBachelor'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
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersA. Oxenius, M. Kopf, S. R. Leibundgut, E. Slack
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationImmunology II wird i.d.R. nicht einzeln, sondern nur in Kombination mit Immunology I geprüft. Ausnahmefällen wären z.B. Mobilitätsstudenten, die nur 1 Semester an der ETH sind.
Prüfungssprache: Deutsch oder Englisch

"Die Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden"
Written aidsKeine.
Online examinationThe examination may take place on the computer.
Performance assessment as a semester course (other programmes)
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersA. Oxenius, M. Kopf, S. R. Leibundgut, E. Slack
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 60 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationImmunology II wird i.d.R. nicht einzeln, sondern nur in Kombination mit Immunology I geprüft. Ausnahmefällen wären z.B. Mobilitätsstudenten, die nur 1 Semester an der ETH sind.
Prüfungssprache: Deutsch oder Englisch

"Die Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden"
Written aidsKeine.
Online examinationThe examination may take place on the computer.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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