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MBV4260 - Advanced immunology

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 outcomes

The aim is to provide in depth knowledge of selected topics in immunology which are the focus of research at the Centre of Excellence at the University of Oslo: Centre of Immune regulation. Another aim is to improve the skills in reading research articles and giving an oral presentation.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

MBV4250 - Basic immunology and immunological techniques or corresponding knowledge.

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.

Exam information

Final exam appr. one weeks after the end of the course.

Former exams

More information on examination from the MN Faculty

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

New exam will be offered for students who fails or withdraw from the ordinary exam. Date for new exam will be in agreement with students.

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

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