SHUA11005E Exam in Immunology and General Microbiology

Volume 2016/2017
Education

MSc Programme in Human Biology - compulsory

  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 1
  • Total
  • 1
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Oral examination, 20 minutes
with 20 minutes preparation time
Exam registration requirements

Course certificat in Immunology and General Microbiology (SHUA11005U)

 

Aid
Only certain aids allowed

USB memory sticks, mobile phones or other electronic devices that have internet access are not allowed.

Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Exam period

Week 4, Monday to Wednessday

Criteria for exam assesment

To achieve a course certificate, the student must be able to:

Knowledge

  • Explain the composition of the immune system including cells and organs
  • Explain the function of the innate and adaptive immune response
  • Describe the development of B and T cells
  • Explain tissue-specific immunity
  • Explain the activation and regulation of the immune response
  • Identify autoimmune and allergic responses
  • Explain manipulation of the immune response, includingvaccination
  • Explain the general composition of bacteria
  • Identify and distinguish the pathogenesis of selected bacterial conditions
  • Explain the general composition of virus
  • Identify and distinguish the pathogenesis of selected viral conditions
  • Explain the general composition of parasites
  • Identify and distinguish the pathogenesis of selected parasitic conditions

 

Skill

  • Analyse the role of the different component within the immune system for the immune response
  • Discuss the innate versus the adaptive immune response
  • Analyse and discuss the role of immune regulation
  • Discuss health care problem caused by microbial infections
  • Analyse and discuss the consequences of acute versus chronic infections