NBIK13020U Principal Subject in Immunology and Metabolism 2
MSc Programme in Biochemistry
”Immunology and metabolism module 2” is a continuation of ”Immunology and metabolism module 1”, which is compulsory as academic qualification. Immunology and metabolism module 2 focuses on mucosal defense systems, the immune system and metabolic disorders, the immune system and autoimmune diseases, and mouse models for analyses of the immune system and metabolism. The course is based on novel peer-reviewed articles supplemented with reviews. Teaching comprises overview lectures by the teacher followed by presentation of articles by the students. During each teaching session, about three original articles will be discussed. Each of these articles is presented by one student, and the other students will prepare questions for the presentations. Thus, all students participate actively in the discussion of each article.
Knowledge:
During this course module, the student will acquire knowledge
of:
- How the mucosa constitutes a barrier against pathogenic bacteria and viruses, including the importance of a healthy microbiota.
- How the immune system is coupled to the development of metabolic disorders.
- How the immune system and the metagenome are involved in the development of autoimmune diseases.
- Which mouse models are available and relevant for studies of
the immune system and the metagenome.
Skills:
During this course module, the student will acquire the following skills.
- Reading of and understanding complicated articles within the topics of the course.
- Critical evaluation of data.
- Best practice for succinct and accurate presentation of
articles and data.
Competences:
During this course module, the student will acquire the following competences.
- The ability to combine diverse types of information and understand complex correlation – also between different scientific disciplines and topics.
- The ability to formulate succinct and constructive criticism of presentations and results.
See Absalon.
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 19
- Guidance
- 9
- Preparation
- 178
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessmentActive participation during the course. The criteria for active participation are
1) the student has satisfactorily presented at least two seminar to fellow students during the course and
2) has participated actively with relevant questions/comments in at least 7 of the 9 sessions (80%). - Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner.
- Re-exam
If the student has not fulfilled the requirements for presentation of at least two seminars, the student can present a seminar of 45 minutes in a subject decided by the teacher.
If the student has not fulfilled the requirements for active participation in at least 80% of the sessions, the student must take the course again next year.
Criteria for exam assesment
1) See 'Learning Outcome'
2) Active participation. See 'Type of
assessment'.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NBIK13020U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- 30
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board for the Biological Area
Contracting department
- Department of Biology
Course Coordinators
- Pia Kiilerich (10-726d6b6b6e67746b656a42646b71306d7730666d)