Curricula
Description
| OB00EC78 | Immunology (3 cr) |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Objectives | Students will be able to define key concepts in immunology. The student will know the main tissues and cells of the human defence system. The student will be able to describe the main features of the innate and adaptive immunity and the most common disorders of the immune response. The student will know the basic principles of immunological laboratory methods and will be familiar with laboratory tests based on immunological methods. |
| Content | Tissues and cells of the immune system. Antigens and antibodies. Innate and adaptive immunity. Inflammatory response. Immune deficiency states. Allergy and autoimmune diseases. Laboratory investigations related to the function of the immune system. Use of immunological methods in laboratory tests. |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Not applicable |
| Execution methods | Not applicable |
| Materials | Not applicable |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) Students will be able to define the main concepts of immunology. Students will be able to name the main tissues and cells of the immune system. The student will be able to explain what is meant by innate and adaptive immunity. The student will be able to describe the basic structure of antibodies. Students will be able to name conditions in which the immune system is impaired. good (3-4) Students will be able to define the main concepts related to immunology. Students will be able to name the main tissues and cells of the immune system. The student will be able to explain the main functions of the cells of the immune system. The student will be able to explain what is meant by innate and adaptive immunity and be able to describe their different components and functions. The student will be able to describe the basic structure and function of antibodies. Students will be able to name conditions in which the immune system is disturbed and identify the underlying causes. The student will be able to explain the basic principles of immunological assays. excellent (5) Students will be able to define the main concepts related to immunology. Students will be able to name the main tissues and cells of the immune system. The student will be able to explain the main functions of the cells of the immune system. The student will be able to explain what is meant by innate and adaptive immunity in humans and the function of the different components of the immune system. The student will be able to describe the basic structure and function of antibodies and know the role of antibodies in laboratory diagnosis. The student will be able to name conditions in which the immune system is disturbed and to determine the underlying causes and mechanisms. The student will be able to explain the basic principles and applications of immunoassay methods. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Not applicable |
| Further Information | Not applicable |
| Responsible persons | Katja Nummilinna |
| Links | Not applicable |
Implementations
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- 01.01.2024 - 05.05.2024 (OB00EC78-3001 | BIO23SP)
- 01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025 (OB00EC78-3002 | BIO24SME, BIO24SM)
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