Spring: January - June
Autumn: September - December.
Note: Course will only be arranged for min. 4 students.
On completion of the course
the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
* Knowledge
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Recognize the main types of cells, tissues, signal molecules and bioactive factors (components), which the immune system is comprised of.
- Outline the development and maturation process of immune competent cells.
- Understand the basic mechanisms for how the immune system becomes activated and responds to stimuli e.g. infections or tissue damage.
- Have knowledge about the basic principles for defence and fight against infections. Present methods/treatment that can strengthen the immunity against infectious agents (e.g. vaccination).
- Account for main groups of diseases related to a failing immune system (auto immunity, allergy and immune deficiency) and describe in general the disease processes.
- Outline methods for treatment of immune related diseases and symptoms.
* Skills
- Describe how immunological methods can be used in biological and medical research.
- Apply the immunological knowledge to own research project.
* General Competence
- Obtain a general knowledge of how the immune system work in health and disease.
- To be able to distinguish the immunological component in a variety of complex health issues.
- Understand the importance of using immunological knowledge in both prevention and combating diseases.
The students' academic level should be at master level, i.e the students should possess a bachelor's degree
or equivalent. No previous knowledge in immunology is required, but will serve as an advantage
Basic knowledge of human biology
- Lectures, 20+ sessions
- Colloquiums (plenary discussion)
- Interactive assignments, online
- Group-based work
Students are expected to actively participate in course activities.
Students will conduct at least one presentation and have at least 80% attendance at lectures and group sessions.
Teaching will be based on the following book:
Abbas, Lichtman and Pillai. Basic Immunology. 6th Edition, 2020, 320 pages, Elsevier
ISBN 978-0-323-54943-1.
Course coordinator: Silke Appel
Adm. contakt: Studie@kliniskmedisin.uib.no