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BI1280

Immunology and Genetics at the Organismal and Molecular Levels

The course comprises immunology and genetics. Laboratory practicals constitute an important part of the course.


In lectures and compulsory group exercises the following sections are addressed:



  • immune and lymphatic systems and their role in infections and cancer



  • allergies (allergic diseases)



  • antibody structure and properties, and production of antibodies



  • DNA and chromosomal structure



  • cell division and formation of gametes



  • Mendelian and quantitative genetics



  • replication, transcription, translation and gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes



  • mutations, transpositions and DNA repair




In laboratory practicals (compulsory) modern techniques within immune detection and molecular genetics are applied.


During a project work (compulsory) the students are summarizing selected literature within a subject in genetics. The literature project is presented both orally and in a written report.


Information from the course leader

Dear all,

Following recommendations from students BioLivs the schedule of the course has been altered and now includes nine on-campus activities:

Tuesday Aug 31 09.15-10.15

Tuesday Sep 7 13.15-16.00

Thursday Sep 9 09.15-12.00

Monday Sep 20 13.00-17.00

Friday Sep 24 09.15-12.00

Thursday Oct 14 13.15-16.15

Monday Oct 18 13.15-17.00

Friday Oct 22 09.15-12.15

Friday Oct 29 13.00-17.00

Please see an updated schedule for more details.

See you all next week!

Welcome to the course Immunologi och genetik på organism- och molekylär nivå (BI1280), 2021!

The course starts on August 31st via Zoom meeting at 09:15.

We will be using the following text-books for the course:

Understanding Immunology, 3rd edition (2012), Peter Wood Pearson Education Ltd. ISBN-10: 0273730681; ISBN-13: 9780273730682

Klug, W.S., Cummings, M.R., Spencer, C.A. and Palladino, M.A. Essentials of Genetics, Ninth Edition (2016) Pearson Education Ltd. ISBN 9781292108865

The schedule uploaded on July 6th can be found at the course web-site.

As teachers, we consider the students comments from the evaluations and do our best to maintain the high standard when arranging the course each year. Over the years, the structure of the course has undergone significant changes based on the evaluations from previous years.

This year the course will be provided in a digital format via Zoom-meetings and pre-recorded labs (video files). However, two exams will be held on campus.

If you have questions concerning the course please contact:

eugene.savenkov@slu.se

Please notice that the administration of the course is entirely in English. The teaching is going to be in Swedish and in English.

Course evaluation

The course evaluation is now closed

BI1280-10153 - Course evaluation report

Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.

Additional course evaluations for BI1280

Academic year 2020/2021

Immunology and Genetics at the Organismal and Molecular Levels (BI1280-10263)

2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01

Academic year 2019/2020

Immunology and Genetics at the Organismal and Molecular Levels (BI1280-10215)

2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31

Academic year 2018/2019

Immunology and Genetics at the Organismal and Molecular Levels (BI1280-10138)

2018-09-03 - 2018-11-11

Academic year 2017/2018

Immunology and Genetics at the Organismal and Molecular Levels (BI1280-10007)

2017-08-28 - 2017-11-05

Syllabus and other information

Litterature list

  1. Understanding Immunology, 3rd edition (2012), Peter Wood Pearson Education Ltd. ISBN-10: 0273730681; ISBN-13: 9780273730682 1) Klug, W.S., Cummings, M.R., Spencer, C.A. and Palladino, M.A. Essentials of Genetics, Ninth Edition (2016) Pearson Education Ltd. ISBN 9781292108865

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38054 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G1F)
Subject: Biology Biology
Course code: BI1280 Application code: SLU-10153 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Plant Biology Pace: 100%