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COURSE TITLE

Advanced Immunology, 7,5 credits, 7,5 points

COURSE CATEGORY   Single subject course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Medical Biology SUBJECT AREA   Medical Biology   COURSE CODE   8FA221

AIM OF THE COURSE

The aim of the course is to provide the students with an advanced knowledge of cellular and molecular immunobiology and medical immunology. Particular emphasis is placed on regulation of the immune system and how defects in this regulation can lead to diseases. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course the students will be able to: Knowledge and understanding - Identify and summarize the current status of knowledge within areas of cellular and molecular immunology - Understand normal regulation of immunity and how aberrations in the regulation can lead to immunological diseases - Understand the principles of immunomodulatory treatment and the role of the immune system in development of tumours Competence and skills - Plan and implement a given laboratory experiment on immune responses in vitro and evaluate and interpret the generated data Judgement and approach - Summarize, present, and evaluate current research in immunology in order to discuss new hypotheses within the area

CONTENTS

- General immunobiology - Immunogenetics - Immunopathology - Methods in immunology, in particular multiple bead array and ELISA for measurement of cytokines and chemokines - Regulation of the immune system and homeostasis - Immunological diseases: autoimmunity, allergy, inflammation, infections and immunological aspects of cancer - Immunotherapy

TEACHING

General: Linköping University Master’s Programme in Experimental and Medical Biosciences applies student-centered learning among which Problem Based Learning (PBL) is one pedagogical philosophy and method. To prepare the students for future employment, practical and experimental work in laboratory settings are important parts of the programme in courses as well as in individual projects. Specific: In this course lectures, tutorial groups, literature in-depth studies, seminars, and laboratory work are used.

EXAMINATION

COMPULSORY ITEMS Active participation in the compulsory parts is necessary to pass the course, and assessment of them is carried out continuously. Compulsory parts in this course are: Tutorial groups, laboratory work and seminars. EXAMINATION Individual written examination Written laboratory report; group assignment with individual assessment Written report and oral presentation of literature study; group assignment with individual assessment SCOPE OF RE-EXAMINATION The extent of a re−examination shall be similar to the regular examination. CHANGE OF EXAMINERS Students who have failed the course or part of the course twice are entitled to request another examiner for the following examination occasion, unless specific reasons are present. REGISTRATION FOR EXAMINATION The procedure for registration should be stated prior to the commencement of each course. In other respects, regulations concerning examination and examiners are applied in accordance with Linköping University policy.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least three years of full-time undergraduate studies (180 credits) in a major subject area with relevance for biomedical sciences. This could include previous studies at faculties of medicine, technology/natural sciences, odontology or veterinary medicine. A major part of courses (90 credits) should be in subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, gene technology, microbiology, immunology, histology, anatomy, and pathology. The lowest acceptable grade from undergraduate studies is Pass. Applicants must also have documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6; i.e. an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5), or equivalent

GRADING

The course is graded on the following scale: Pass; Fail.

CERTIFICATE

Course certificates are issued by the Board of the Faculty of Health Sciences when requested by the student

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

The planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the course plan. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees will the course plan. The course is carried out in such a way that both men’s and women’s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. If the course is withdrawn, or is subject to major changes, examinations according to this course plan are normally offered on a total of three occasions within one year, one of them in close connection to the first examination

Advanced Immunology, 7,5 credits Avancerad immunologi   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IKE- Institutionen för Klinisk och Experimentell medicin             Registrar No: LiU-2013-00913   Course Code: 8FA221           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Medical Biology                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education         MB1   Medicine   2013-10-30