Immunotechnology
Immunteknologi

KIMN01, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Biotechnology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Main field: Pharmaceutical Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: MLAK1
Elective for: B4-l, B4-mb, BME4-bf, K4-l, MBIO1, N4-nbm
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The purpose of the course is to give advanced knowledge in the area of immunology, that combined with experience from previous courses within the bio-area will give the students insights into how such knowledge can be applied to problems in the field of biotechnology and biomedicine.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• describe and explain complex immunological processes
• interpret, depict and discuss complex biological observations in terms of immunology
• describe and explain analytical approaches based on immunological techniques for complex issues within the bio-area

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• apply immunology to develop and design reagents and analytical approaches for problems within the bio-area
• evaluate experimental data from an integrated immunochemical and biochemical point of view
• use technical terms verbally and in writing
• present and interpret experimental data and theoretical considerations in an immunological context

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course will cover basic immunology including cellular and molecular systems and their interactions. Development of monoclonal antibodies and fragments using cellular and molecular technologies. Test systems based on immunological reagents. Biomedical immunology with aspects of allergy, tumour immunology and immunotherapy. Methods employing molecular engineering to improve/modify immunological specificities and reactions. Immunology and its industrial applications. Lab exercises, which relate to the theoretical part of the course. Interactive excercises, based on PBL and group exercises, to highlight comprehension and ability to communicate as well as the ability to work in a team.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

Taking the obligatory immunology quiz and active participation in compulsory PBL exercises. Laboratory work and reporting the lab results. Ordinary examination is written. Re-examination is written or individual oral examination (as defined by the examiner). The final grade is set on the written or oral examination.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Practical.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Laboratory work and written laboratory reports. Grading scale UG. The module includes: This course will demonstrate experimental systems used in basic immunological studies as well as regular immunoassays and technologies. Written reports where also the underlying theories are discussed.
Code: 0217. Name: Theory.
Credits: 4.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Attendance at the roll-call and the mandatory immunology quiz as well as active participation in the compulsory PBL sessions. Written or oral examination. The grade of the written/oral examination gives the grade of the entire course. The module includes: Basic immunology and applications of cells and molecules of the immune system (lectures and exercises, as well as in the laboratory work).

Admission

Admission requirements:

• EXTA70 Biology of the Cell or KBKA05 Technical Biology or KBKA10 Biochemistry or KBKF05 Cell biology or KBKF15 Biochemistry or TEK295 Biology of the Cell

Reading list

• Kenneth Murphy: Janeway´s Immunobiology - 9th ed. Garland Science, 2016, ISBN: 9780815345053. Murphy, K.Janeway´s Immunobiology. 9th ed. Garland Science, 2016. ISBN: 9780815345053.
• Scientific research articles.
• Compendium: Immunotechnology course laborations.

Contact

Course coordinator: Kathrin Zeller, kathrin.zeller@immun.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.immun.lth.se/study-at/

Further information