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25242 Immunology
Danish title: Immunologi

Type: L, Å, Language: E
Credit points: 5 point
Previous course: C2542
Offered by: Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition (BE)
No credit points with: C2542
Desirable: 25221,25241,25151
Recommended semester: 6th semester
Examination: Written exam (13 point scale )
Contact person: Ib Søndergaard, BE, Building 224, Tel. +45 4525 2733
Aim: To give an introduction to the basis of immunology. To give the theoretical background for using immunochemical methods in solving nutritional and biochemical problems in technology and medicine.
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.