14116 - Immunology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14116
Module Title:Immunology
  Immunogie
Department: Faculty GW - Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Rossol, Manuela
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students are able to explain the scientific principles of immunology. In the seminar, students have demonstrated that they can analyse, present and discuss current publications from the rapidly growing field of immunology. After successfully completing the module, students will have acquired not only specialist knowledge, but also skills in terms of self-organization, communication skills and dealing with scientific literature.
Contents:The content aspects of the module provide important foundations for a wide range of bioscientific areas.
  • Cells of the immune system and immune organs and their functions
  • Cells, mechanisms and molecules of the innate and acquired immune system
  • Complement system
  • Antibody classes and their functions
  • Inflammatory reactions
  • Interaction of B and T cells and the molecules involved
  • Antigen presentation with cells and molecules involved
  • Functions of immunological memory
  • Process of an immune reaction after infection and vaccination
  • Presentation and discussion of scientific data
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Study project / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:

Will be announced in the first class meeting.

Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written Examination, 120 min
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Life Science and International Health / PO 2025
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • Exercise
  • Study project
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment