IMMUNOLOGY
 
Taught in 3rd year ChemistrySection biochemistry Optional course biotechnology
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 104.0
Studypoints [E] 4
Level  
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer  
Reference TGCHCB03A00900
 
Key words


Objectives
The students know what immunity means.
The students acquire insight in the immunological processes and in the defensemechanism of man.
The students acquire insight in the analytical techniques based on immunology.

Topics
Introduction; specific interaction between antigen and immune products; the immune products; antibodies : appearance after immune stimulation, immune memory, turnover and differences between ages; interaction between antibodies and antigens; monoclonal antibodies; HLA; bloud and its role in the immune system; the lymfocyt; the complement system.


Prerequisites
Ann Messens

Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course

- scientific & technical literature


Study costs
teacher's course : 2.5 euro
book : 50 euro

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures

- discussion exercises


Assessment
- Scoring system :

oral examination


Lecturer(s)
Ann Messens