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11650-01 - Lecture: Immunology of Infection (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Claudia Daubenberger (claudia.daubenberger@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Simona Rossi Girard (simona.rossi@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The main goal of this lecture to introduce and to acquire overall understanding of the human immune system in relation to infection and failure of protective immunity. |
| Learning objectives | To understand basic components of the immune system with a special focus on the human immune system; to get an overview of key immunological concepts of host pathogen interaction, understanding of laboratory techniques used in human immunology; to develop skills to review research papers and book chapters and to present the essence to others. |
| Bibliography | The Immune System, Peter Parham, 5th Edition, WWNORTON.COM Selected publications will be discussed together with the students to complement the text book. |
| Comments | Mandatory for MSc in Infection Biology; in addition, Register for “Exercise: Immunology of Infection (11651-01)” for an additional 2 CP (to give a presentation within the framework of the Immunology of Infection) Methods: Seminars and Presentations (overview of book chapters) |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 16.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Tuesday 23.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 30.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Tuesday 07.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Tuesday 14.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 21.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Tuesday 28.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Tuesday 04.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 11.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Tuesday 18.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 25.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 02.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Tuesday 09.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Tuesday 16.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 6 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Foundations in Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written final exam |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |