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Introduction to Human Immunology

CBI20803

The immune system refers to a collection of cells and proteins that function to protect the skin, respiratory tract, intestinal tract and other areas from foreign antigens, such as microbes (organisms such as bacteria fungi, and parasites), viruses, cancer cells, and toxins. Recent advances in translational, clinical and fundamental research provide evidence for the modulation of immune responses (e.g. by foods, dietary ingredients and natural products). The purpose of the Introduction to Human Immunology course is to provide a basic knowledge of the immune response and on the mechanisms by which humans, but principles and process apply on other mammals as well, defend themselves against foreign antigens.
The course will focus on:

  • basic aspects of immunology; the innate and adaptive immune system;
  • immune cell interactions to maximize, but also limit, immune responses;
  • the impact of various dietary components on the immune system;
  • immune-related disorders in humans;
  • test systems enabling detection of immunomodulatory activity.

This course overlaps with CBI21303. Therefore, combing this course with CBI21303 is not allowed.

Leerresultaten

After studying the relevant chapters of the book ‘how the immune system works’ by Lauren Sompayrac, attending the corresponding lectures, succesfully performing the practicals, completing the tutorials and passing the exam, students are expected to:

  • identify components of the innate immune system and know their individual function
  • understand how antigen presentation bridges innate to adaptive immunity
  • identify components of the adaptive immune system and understand requirements for activation
  • Understand the orchestration of immune responses in the lymphoid organs and induction of immunological memory
  • know means by which the immune system prevents self-responses
  • be familiar to how food and therapy can intervene in immune activity
  • acquire laboratory skills to measure functional responses of innate and adaptive immune cells and identify secondary lymphoid structure organisation

Onderwijsmethode en toetsing

The tutorials need to be finalized by completion of assignments within Brightspace before the set deadline. More than 60% of the available points need to be scored to pass. In case the score was below 60% or submitted after the deadline, the assignments will be re-opened for a second attempt and will be due before the scheduled exam moment. If again insufficient or not completed before the exam, this part can be remediated the next time the course runs.

The practicals need to be attended and related assignments need to be completed within Brightspace. Only upon succesfully completing the assignments related to the first two practical topics will the assignments for the last practical topic become available. For this last practical a report should be submitted in Brightspace which will be graded and will account for 10% of the final mark.
The exam will be a computer-based exam with approximately 40 closed questions and will account for 90% of the final mark.
No materials are allowed during the examination, other than the calculator available within ANS.
A minimum mark of 5.00 is needed for the exam, the final mark should be 5.50 or higher to pass the course.

Veronderstelde voorkennis

Mandatory Knowledge:
ZSS06100 Laboratory Safety
Assumed Knowledge:
For this course prior knowledge is assumed that is gained by course CBI10306 (Dutch version) or CBI-10806 (English version) Cell Biology and basic knowledge on Human Anatomy and Human Physiology. During these courses the book 'Essential Cell Biology (ISBN 978-0-393-68039-3) is used to obtain this knowledge.

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Aanbod

  • Startdatum

    11 maart 2024

    • Einddatum
      3 mei 2024
    • Periode *
      Period 5
    • Locatie
    • Voertaal
      Engels
    Inschrijvingsperiode gesloten
Dit aanbod is voor studenten van TU Eindhoven