Content (Syllabus outline)
The student becomes familiar with the structure of the immune system at the level of organs, cells and molecules, and with function of innate, specific, non-specific, humoral and cellular immune responses. The student should understand basics of antigens, antibodies (their structure, function, antigenic determinants, organization and expression of immunoglobulin genes), diversity of antigen recognition and interaction between antigens and antibodies. The student becomes familiar with immunological diagnostic techniques.The student also understands characteristics of T and B lymphocytes, autoimmunity, transplantation immunology and basic characteristics of the immune response in different types of infections.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for course work:
-inscription to adequate academic year.
Prerequisites for admittance to final exam:
Practical examination (colloquium):
- presence at practicals.
Exam:
- practical examination (colloquium),
- seminar presentation.