BI1428, Immunology and Allergy in a Food Perspective, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom naturresurser och jordbruk (PN - NJ), 2021-12-16
Valid from : Autumn semester 2022 (2022-08-29)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Biology, Food Science

Grading Scale

5 / 4 / 3 / U

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the immune system and how foods can cause immune responses and allergies. The course also provides knowledge about applications of antibodies in science, especially in food science. After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• describe the basics of the parts and structure of the immune system
• account for immune responses and development of specificity
• describe common components in foods that may be allergens
• explain the emergence of food-related allergies and other inflammatory diseases
• give an overview of how diet can reduce inflammatory diseases
• account for antibody production and standard laboratory techniques which is based on antibody binding
• analyze and solve problems based on the use of antibody techniques
• summarize selected literature in immunology and food allergy and present it in writing and orally
• use basic laboratory techniques in immunodetection and interpret results and present them in writing

Content

The course covers the structure of the immune system, allergies and immune-related diseases related to food, and antibody-based applications.

Lectures and compulsory group exercises cover the following sections:

• the immune system and their role in infections
• allergies and food components
• antibody structure, properties and production of antibodies
• applications based on antibodies in science and food analysis

In laboratory work (mandatory), current techniques in immunodetection are treated and specialization is done through group assignments on selected subjects.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written exams and passed accounts of practicals, and approved participation in mandatory 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Plant Biology

Cooperating departments

Department of Molecular Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Food Science (BSc)
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Food Science

The Course Replaces

BI1280

Other Information

The required course prerequisites in chemistry can be obtained by for instance following the courses Basic Chemistry I, 15 credits (KE0062); Basic Chemistry II, 7,5 credits (KE0063) with at least 10 passed credits of which 5 credits should be Biochemistry. Alternatively, the prerequisite in Biochemistry can be obtained by following the course Biochemistry, continuation 7,5 credits (KE0064) and achieving at least 5 credits. Some parts of the course may be given with English as the main language.

• 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.