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

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Manfred Kopf, Dr. Isaak Quast
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:39

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

Learning Materials (Links)

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.

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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