| TVMB06 | Microbiology and Immunology, 9 ECTS credits. /Mikrobiologi och immunologi/ |
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hours: 74 |
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Area of Education: Science/Technology Subject area: Biology |
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| Advancement level
(A-D): B
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| Aim: To gain basic knowledge of microorgasnisms (bacteria, fungi, algae, virus), the morphology, physiology, genetics, their roll in nature and their interaction wtih humans and animals. Practical knowledge of different techniques used in the field of microbiology (cell culture, diagnostic methods and physiology) should also be gained. Furthermore, theoretical as well as practical knowledge in cellular and molecular immunology. |
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| Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) TFBI15, TFBI10, TFKE25 Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding. |
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| Organisation: The course consists of lectures and laboratory practice including a seminar. |
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| Course contents: General structure and function of microorganisms: Evolution of microorganisms. Classification chriteria. Taxonomy and fylogeny. Important groups of microorganisms. Life cycles and cellular regulatory processes. Cell growth and physiological adaption to different environments. Control- and regulatory mechanisms on gene- and protein level. Antimicrobica -acting-and resistance mechanisms. General prokaryot gene technology: Prokaryotic vectors. Cellular cloning. Genomic libraries. Echological microbiology: The role of microorganisms in the environment and their interactions with higher plants and animals. Medical microbiology: Patogenicity and virulence. Infectious process. The defence mechanisms of the body against microorganisms (inner and outer infectious barriers). Applied microbiology: Sterilisation. Hygienic aspects. Food production. Large scale cultivation. Immunology: Antigen and immunogen. Unspecific and specific immunity. Cell mediated immunity. The cells of the immun system. complement system. Poly- and monoclonal antibodies. Immuno globulines. Medical (e.g. vassination, immunisation) and diagnostic e.g. ELISLA, RIA) applications. |
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| Course literature: Madigan and Martinko, 2005. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. 11th Ed. Prentice Hall Inc. Laborationskompendie |
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| Written examination Laboratory work |
3,5 p 2,5 p |
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Course language is Swedish. Department offering the course: IMK. Director of Studies: Kajsa Holmgren Peterson Examiner: Kajsa Holmgren Peterson Course Syllabus in Swedish |
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