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Cellbiological Methodology and Immunobiology , 9 ECTS credits.
/Cellbiologisk metodik med immunbiologi/
For:
Bio
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 46
Rec. self-study hours: 194
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Area of Education: Technology
Main field of studies: Engineering Biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
The course gives basic knowledge about how different methods can be used for studying cell and tissue structure and function. It will also provide theoretical knowledge of concepts and methods in immune biology and immunology. After the course the student will be able to:
- explain how cells and tissues should be prepared for further analysis
- for a given cell biological problem to choose appropriate analytical method
- explain the advantages and disadvantages of different analytical methods
- explain the theory behind the chosen preparation method for cells/tissue
- explain the theory behind the chosen method of analysis
- perform a theoretical project included literature search
- account for project work in written and oral
- defend their own presentation and oppose to the work of others
- Give an overview of the innate / natural immunity, including inflammation process.
- Give an overview of the adaptive / acquired immunity.
- Describe the theory behind and application of important immunological methods.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbioloy
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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Supplementary courses:
Stem Cell Engineering
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Organisation:
The course consists of lectures, practical exercises on the basis of "problem-based learning", hand-in assignments, a theoretical project and seminars.
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Course contents:
Tissue and cell preparation for microscopy.
Biological markers for methods discussed within the course. Fluorometry, cytometry and flow cytometry.
Cell culture and cell separation.
Chemiluminescence.
Electron microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, ratio imaging and confocal microscopy: construction and function of the equipment.
Inflammatory cells and mediators.
Inflammation and the development and structure of the immune system.
Diseases and problems caused by the immune defence.
Immunological methods.
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Course literature:
Articles and handouts. Janeway�?Ts Immunobiology. 8th ed. Kenneth Murphy(2011). Garland Science (or a similar text book)
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Examination: |
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Laboratory work with oral and written reports
Hand-in assignments with oral and written presentation. Opposition.
Assignments oral and written presentation
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3 ECTS
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
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Grades are given as �?~Pass�?T or �?~Fail�?T. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IKE.
Director of Studies: Kajsa Holmgren Peterson
Examiner: Kajsa Holmgren Peterson
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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