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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. Hans Hengartner, Prof. em. Dr. Manfred Kopf, Prof. Dr. Annette Oxenius, Dr. Nicola Harris

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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

Hard copies of the lecture documentation will be distributed during the lecture and electronic access to the documentation will be provided.Link:http://team.biol.ethz.ch/e-learn/551-0317-00L/default.aspxUsername: D\"NETZ Username"Password: NETHZ (ETH-Email) Password

Literature

- Kuby, Immunology, 6th edition, Freemen + Co., New York, 2006

General Information

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

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Immunology I	Tue 08:15-10:00 (HG D 1.1)	2 h weekly