BB1020 Cell Biology with Immunology 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2017
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
The course consists of two parts:
- Cellbiology 3.5 credits
- Immunology 2.5 credits
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to give introductory theoretical knowledge of the biology of the cell including structure, function and communication. The course also aims to give a basic understanding of the components and function of the immune system.
After completing the course the student should have obtained knowledge about:
- Cell communication
- The cell cycle
- Cell renewal, differentiation and apoptosis.
- Cell types and tissues
- The nucleus
- The extracellular matrix
- Molecular aspects of cancer
- Components of the immune system and their roles in defense, cell types and tissues
- Development of B- and T-lymphocytes.
- Innate and adaptive immunity.
- Clonal selection.
- Generation of T- and B-cell diversity.
- Antigen recognition by T- lymphocytes and T-cell mediated immunity.
- Humoral immunity (mediated by B cells and antibodies).
- Failures of the immune system: Autoimmunity, allergy.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Previous knowledge corresponding to BB1010 Introduction to Biotechnology.
Equipment
Literature
Cellbiology:
The Cell - A Molecular Approach, fifth edition (2009): Cooper and Hausman, American Society for Microbiology / Sinauer Associates, Inc., ISBN 978-0-87893-300-6
Immunology:
The Immune system, third edition av Peter Parham. 2009, Garland Publishing, London, ISBN 978-0-81534-146-8
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TENA - Examination, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENB - Examination, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Passing grade on the two written exams, TENA (Cellbiology) and TENB (Immunology)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
The cellbiology part is mandatory for study year 1 and the immunology part is mandatory for study year 2 for CBIOT students.
Students are required to sign up at least two weeks in advance for examination.
The course is given provided at least seven students are admitted.