Immunology
Immunologie
5 LPWiSeEN
Inhalte
• History of immunology • Innate immune system • Specific acquired immunity • Basic immune protection systems – complement • Dendritic cells and antigen presentation • Apoptosis • Structure and function of antibodies • B-cells and antigen recognition • HLA system – membrane receptors for antigen presentation • T-cells – development and functions • Cytokines • Immune responses • Clinical Immunology – allergy and autoimmunity
Lernziele
At the end of the module, the students are able to create a common understanding of immune responses and their relevance regarding the protection against pathogens. They are able to evaluate cellular and humoral immune mechanisms and to understand and apply immunological tools in diagnostics and therapy. Further, they are able to analyze the main molecular mechanisms of an immune response in the context of pathophysiological processes in immune-mediated disorders. Students are able to evaluate immunological markers within the differential diagnosis of immune-mediated diseases.At the end oh the module students can explain and apply scientific principles as well as specialised and in-depth knowledge. They can develop independent ideas and concepts to solve scientific and professional problems.
Prüfungsleistung
Written Examination (120 min)
Literatur (2)
- Immunology, 13th edition, P.J.Delves, S.J. Marting, D.R. Burton, I.M. Roitt, Wiley-Blackwell, corresponding web site with interactive questions, podcasts and videos
- Cellular and molecular Immunology: with Student consult online access, 7th edition, A.K. Abbas, A.H. Lichtman, S. Pillai, Elsevier
Quelle: Modulbeschreibung der BTU · abgerufen 16.10.2026Original