| 27321 Immunology |
| Danish title: Immunologi |
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Language: English ECTS-creditpoints: 5, External examination.
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| Type: , course at phd level, open university, food engineering |
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Exam schedule:
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F3-A (maj 31 2002), E3-A (dec 15 2001) |
| Recommended semester: 7th - 9th semester (civil), 6th or 7th semester (diplom) |
| Scope and form: Lectures |
Evaluation: Written exam
No aids allowed. |
| Examination: 13-scale |
| Previous course: C2542 |
| Preferred prerequisites: 25221,25241,25242,25151,27021,27301,27311 |
| No credit points with: 25242 |
| Aim: To give an introduction to the basis of immunology. To give the student the theoretical basis for reading and understanding immunological literature. To give the theoretical background for using immunochemical methods in solving nutritional and biochemical problems. |
| Contents: The molecular and cellular background for immune reactions. Synthesis, structure and function of immunoglobulins. The T-cell receptor. The major histo-compatibility complex. Antigen-antibody reactions. Composition and function of the complement system. Cell-mediated immunity. Immunity and infection. Allergy. Transplantation immunology. Immune technology and immuno chemical analysis. |
| Contact: Ib Søndergaard, building 224, (+45) 4525 2733, ib.sondergaard@biocentrum.dtu.dk |
| Department: 027 BioCentrum-DTU |
| Keywords: Immunology, Molecular background, Cellular background, Protein biochemistry, immunochemical methods |
| Updated: 23-04-2001 |
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