IMMUNOLOGY
 
Taught in 2nd year Laboratory and food technologysection Pharmaceutical and Biological Techniques
Theory [A] 40.0
Exercises [B] 30.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 150.0
Studypoints [E] 6
Level  
Credit contract?
Examination contract?
Credit contract mandatory if Exam contract?
Retake possible? Not applicable: periodic evaluation
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Pascale Dooms
Reference GGLVTF02A00005
 
Key words
Immunology

Objectives
- To learn basic principles of immunology
- Testprinciples have to be known
- The students must be able to apply
- These priciples in the practical courses

Topics
- Interaction between antigen and antibody
- The immuneproducts
- Labotechniques based on principles of immunology
- Monoclonal antibodies
- M.H.C.
- Blood and its place in the immune system
- Lymfocytes
- The complement system
- Cytokines / auto immune illness / tumor indicators

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anorganic and organic chemistry and biology

Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course
Other textbook(s)
Background information

Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures
Exercises
Individual presentations

Assessment
Oral examination

Lecturer(s)
Pascale DOOMS