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

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Manfred Kopf, Prof. Dr. Annette Oxenius, Prof. Dr. Salomé Régine Leibundgut, Prof. Dr. Emma Slack
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:01

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)

Learning Materials (Links)

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

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