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
Welcome
Welcome to the course Immunologi och genetik på organism- och molekylär nivå (BI1280), 2020! The course starts on September 1st 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 August 3rd 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. New this year: three more lectures relevant to agronomy/food science have been added, the third exam (“take-home exam”) has been omitted from the course. 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
BI1280-10263 - 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 2021/2022
Immunology and Genetics at the Organismal and Molecular Levels (BI1280-10153)
2021-08-30 - 2021-11-01
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
Syllabus
BI1280 Immunology and Genetics at the Organismal and Molecular Levels, 15.0 Credits
Immunologi och genetik på organism- och molekylär nivåSubjects
Biology BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Laborations, group exercises and literature projec | 5.0 | 0202 |
| Written exam, Immunology | 3.0 | 0203 |
| Written home exam, Genetics | 2.0 | 0204 |
| Written exam, Genetics | 5.0 | 0205 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Basic knowledge in Chemistry equivalent to 10 credits of which 5 credits are Biochemistry.Objectives
Different processes are involved in the immune responses and the gene expression at the organismal and molecular level. The course will focus on these processes and provide the student with fundamental knowledge of the immune system, inheritance theory of Mendel, molecular and quantitative genetics.
After completion of the course the student will be able to:
explain how different components of the immune system functions
describe antibody production and laboratory standard techniques based on antibody binding
analyze and solve problems through the use of antibody techniques based on antibody binding
describe structure and composition of DNA, as well as principles of gene regulation
analyze different types of inheritance and explain central concepts in molecular and quantitative genetics
summarize selected literature within genetics and present it written and orally
use basic laboratory techniques within immune detection and molecular genetics and write laboratory reports
Content
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.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved examinations, approved literature project, group exercises, and laboratory reports, and approved participation in compulsory activities.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
The prerequisites can be achieved, for example, by having attended the courses in Basic Chemistry I, 15 hp (KE0062) and Basic Chemistry II, 7,5 hp (KE0063) with at least 15 credits passed results. Alternatively the prerequisites can be achieved by having followed the course Biochemistry, continuation 7,5 credits (KE 0064) with at least 5 credits pass.Some learning activities may be conducted in English.
Responsible department
Department of Plant Biology
Further information
Litterature list
- Understanding Immunology, 3rd edition (2011) Författare: ). Understanding Immunology, 3rd edition (2011), Peter Wood Pearson Education Ltd. ISBN: ISBN-10: 0273730681; ISBN-13: 9780273730682 [Understanding Immunology, 3rd edition (2011)] (<http://www.bokus.com/bok/9780273730682/understanding-immunology/ http://www.adlibris.com/se/bok/understanding-immunology-9780273730682>)1) Essentials of Genetics, Ninth Edition (2016) Författare: Klug, W.S., Cummings, M.R., Spencer, C.A. and Palladino, M.A. ISBN: ISBN 9781292108865 or earlier editions [Essentials of Genetics, Ninth Edition (2016)] (<http://www.adlibris.com/se/bok/essentials-of-genetics-9781292108865 http://www.bokus.com/bok/9781292108865/essentials-of-genetics-global-edition/ >)