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551-0317-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC , NDS D-USYS , D-INFK , D-BIOL , D-BSSE , D-HEST

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Immunology I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Manfred Kopf, Prof. Dr. Annette Oxenius

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Abstract

Introduction into structural and functional aspects of the immune system.Basic knowledge of the mechanisms and the regulation of an immune response.

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

Resources

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

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: Keine ausser Diktionär.
Digital: The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

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.Die Prüfung findet am Computer statt.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Immunology I	Tue 08:15-10:00 (HG G 3)	2 h weekly

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