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551-1143-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

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Analysis of Human T and B Cell Responses to Infectious Agents

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Federica Sallusto, Dr. Roger Geiger, Dr. Daniela Latorre

Number of participants limited to 15. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course (keep reserve masks ready) -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible

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Abstract

Students actively participate in ongoing research projects on the analysis of human T and B cell response to pathogens and vaccines. They will be tutored in small groups by doctoral students and postdocs. In a lecture series, the theoretical background for the projects will be provided and the students will have the opportunity to present their projects and discuss recent publications.

Objective

To learn current methodologies in human immunology through experimental work in the lab. To learn current concepts through lectures and discussion of original papers. Requirement for obtaining the credit points: oral presentation of the research project in a ppt format.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Analysis of Human T and B Cell Responses to Infectious Agents Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course in the 2nd quarter of the autumn semester Place: HCI E 392	No time listed	100 h semesterly

Offered In

Biology Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2013)
  - 3. Year, 5. Semester
    - Block Courses (Registration for Block courses is mandatory. Please register under . Registration period: from 20.7.2020 - 9.8.2020. Please note the ETH admission criteria for the admission of ETH students to ETH block courses on the block course registration website under "allocation".)
      - Block Courses in 2nd Quarter of the Semester (From 8.10.2020 - 30.10.2020)