MBV9260 – Advanced immunology
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course covers central topics in immunology for students who already have a basic knowledge of immunology. The focus is on the immune system in disease situations where faulty B:T cell interactions are involved. Thus, central topics are allergy, autoimmunity and cancer immunology. Furthermore, attempts to manipulate the immune response are described.
The course also integrates general immunology and cell biology, with a focus on antigen presentation.
The topics are presented as lectures, and the students are required to read review articles as well as a textbook in immunobiology. Each student presents a research article for the group.
Learning outcome
After completing the course you will:
- have a detailed understanding of lymphnode microanatomy and know how B and T cells encounter antigen and develops in different locations.
- know antigenpresentation and autophagy on a detailed molecular level
- understand immunology of mucosal surfaces and the interplay between commensal flora and and the immune system in the gut
- have a in depth knowlege of the cellular and molecular basis for autoimmune disease and allergies.
- have basic knowlegde of tumorimmunology and the development of novel recombinant antibodies for treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease
- gain in depth knowlegde of a relevant field of immunological reaserch and critically discuss this with the group.
Admission
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
MBV4250 – Basic immunology and immunological techniques (discontinued) or corresponding knowledge.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with MBV4260 – Advanced immunology (discontinued)
- 7 credits overlap with BIOS5914 – Cellular and molecular Immunology
- 7 credits overlap with BIOS9914 – Cellular and molecular Immunology
The course MBV9260 covers the same curriculum, however, please note that this course has a different examination/assessmen
Teaching
The course lasts five weeks in the beginning of the autumn semester and the teaching will consist of 25 hours of lectures. In addition seminars and colloquia will be arranged in agreement with the students.
Examination
Presentation of a scientific paper for the other students in the course must be approved before the exam. Final exam one week after the end of the course.
More information on exams at MN-faculty
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.