Course: Bases of Immunology

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Course title Bases of Immunology
Course code LRR/ZI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Raška Milan, prof. Mgr. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Oklešťková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Petřek Martin, prof. MUDr. CSc.
Course content
Bases of Immunology Basic information, Historical overview, Immune system (cells and organs), Non-specific and specific immunity, Immunoglobulins, Molecular biology of antibodies, Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, Antigens, Anti-infection immunity, Autoimmunity disease, Organ transplantations, Anti-tumor immunity.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Homework for Teaching - 1 hour per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 1 hour per semester
Learning outcomes
Bases of Immunology Basic information, Historical overview, Immune system (cells and organs).
Describe and explain the bases of Immunology.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam

Written exam in the extent of the subject matter and presentation of seminars. Knowledge of theory, principles and basic technical terms.
Recommended literature
  • Hořejší, V., Bartůňková, J. (2005). Základy imunologie. Triton Praha.
  • Kenneth Murphy. (2012). Janeway's Immunobiology 8. edition.
  • Lochmanová, A. (2006). Základy Imunologie. Ostravská univerzita.
  • Roitt, I., Delves, P., Burton, D. (2006). Essential Immunology. Blackwell Publishing.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Experimental Biology - Specialization in Experimental Biology (2021) Category: Biology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter