VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

551-0318-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-INFK , D-BIOL , D-BSSE

You're viewing possible stale or outdated data. Please check the latest semester for more up-to-date information.

Immunology II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Manfred Kopf, Prof. Dr. Annette Oxenius, Prof. Dr. Salomé Régine Leibundgut, Prof. Dr. Emma Slack

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:10

Abstract

Introduction into the cellular and molecular basis of the immune system and immune responses against diverse pathogens, tumors, transplants, and self (autoimmunity)

Objective

The 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.

Content

The 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

Resources

Lecture Notes

Presentations of the lecturers are available at the Moodle link

Literature

Recommended: Kuby Immunology (Freeman)

General Information

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

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 120 minutes
Aids: Keine.
Digital: The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Immunology 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

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Immunology II	Mon 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 4)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Biology Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2013)
  - 3. Year, 6. Semester
    - Concept Courses
Food Science Bachelor
- 6. Semester
  - Food Science General Courses
Biology Master
- Elective Major Subject Areas
  - Elective Major: Microbiology and Immunology
    - Compulsory Concept Courses
  - Elective Major: Cell Biology
    - Elective Compulsory Concept Courses (See D-BIOL Master Studies Guide)
  - Elective Major: Biochemistry
    - Elective Concept Courses
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Master (More informations at: )
- Advanced Courses (A total of 30 ECTS needs to be acquired in the Advanced Courses category. Thereof at least 16 ECTS in the Theory and 10 ECTS in the Biology category. Note that some of the lectures are being recorded: )
  - Biology (At least 10 ECTS need to be acquired in this category.)
Health Sciences and Technology Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2017)
  - Focus Courses
    - Molecular Health Sciences
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2020)
  - Focus Courses
    - Molecular Health Sciences
Health Sciences and Technology Master