CMBS1109 Fundamentals of Immunology (4 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description



Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to explain the properties of antigens/immunogens and provide a detailed overview of the properties & functions of the molecules, cells, tissues & organs of the immune system. She/he will be able to describe (i) concepts of innate and adaptive immunity, (ii) differences between hypersensitivity and autoimmunity as well as (iii) immunological methods used in the laboratory.

Description of prerequisites

Student should have an understanding of basics in biology.

Study materials

Coico, Richard, and Geoffrey Sunshine. Immunology : A Short Course, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/jyvaskyla-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1936429.

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Completion methods

Method 1

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Period 2, Period 1, Period 3, Period 4, Period 5
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Exam (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

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