Infection, inflammation and immunity
About the course
The course is for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine, but is also open for single course students who meet the admission requirements.
The course includes the following main topics:
- Infectious agents (Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites)
- Human microbiome and its impacts on health and disease
- Molecular infection biology and immune evasion
- Host responses to various types of infection
- Treatment strategies for infectious diseases
- Sterile inflammation and autoimmunity
- Histopathology of inflammation
- Practical guide to Research questions and experimental strategies in the field
Admission requirements
The course can be taken as a single course by students with a Bachelor´s degree in Biomedicine or similar (180 ECTS).
Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge at University Bachelor level in animal/human immunology and microbiology.
Application deadline for nordic applicants is 1st of December. Applicationcode: 9371
Admission requirements: see admission requirements for the Masterprogram in biomedicine
Objectives of the course
After the course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge:
- discuss central characteristics of viral, bacterial, and eukaryotic infectious agents
- discuss mechanisms used by pathogens to cause infection
- explain what the human microbiome is, and give examples of how the human microbiome is linked to health and disease states
- discuss the theoretical background of treatment strategies to infectious agents, including antibiotics and emergence of antimicrobial resistance, and alternative antimicrobial strategies.
- explain immune responses to infections caused by bacteria, virus, and eukaryotic organisms
- explain and discuss causes and hallmarks of sterile inflammation and autoimmunity
- describe the basic histopathological features of inflammation caused by bacteria, virus, eukaryotic organisms, and autoimmunity
Skills:
- can analyze and assess different information sources about course topics in a critical manner
- can orally present scientific report and identify its weaknesses and strengths
- identify basic histological features of inflammation in tissue sections
- can define a research question within the course topics and identified relevant experimental methods for exploring the question
General proficiency:
- discuss ethical issues related to treatment of infectious agents/antimicrobial treatment
- communicate about topics in infection, inflammation, and immunity for peers both orally, and in writing
- Critically review a research report on the topics covered by the course
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for inbound exchange students.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Oral exam | Duration: 15 Minutes Weighting: 3/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| Oral exam | Duration: 30 Minutes Weighting: 7/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Compulsory participation in the seminars | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Completion of all assignments | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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