Teaching starts Spring, Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Prerequisites and co-requisites BIO109 or BIO110

Recommended previous knowledge KJ-111, BIO104 and ML-204

Learning outcomes The student will after completion of the course: Know the anatomy and function of the innate and the adaptive immune system and how these systems cooperate Have knowledge about the different immune cells and how these cells work Know how cytokines are directing the immune response Be able to use antibodies in different immunological techniques Know terms like histocompatibility, allergy, hypersensitivity, and vaccines

Course contents Objective Basic immunology is the major part of the lectures, while practical immunology is a minor part but a major part of the lab exercises. The practicals are compulsory and consists of basic immune techniques like precipitin test, agglutination and immune assays like isolation of T-cells with magnetic beads, immunohistochemistry and ELISA.

Teaching methods Teaching methods Instruction is comprised of lectures, tutorials and practicals. The latter are compulsory and demand approved reports. Multiple-choice tests from certain sections of the syllabus will be given during the course. These are exercises and do not count in the final exam.

Examination requirement Laboratory exercises and reports from the exercises must receive approval before students are allowed to sit for the examination.

Assessment methods and criteria Two-hour written individual examination with a multiple-choice test included. Differentiated grades.

Type of course Theoretical and practical.

Level of course Bachelor

Year of study See course structure diagram.

Name of lecturer/contact person Associate professor Yngvar A. Olsen.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face