Advanced Course in Immune, Infection and Tumour Biology, 30 credits
Avancerad kurs i immunologi, infektions- och tumörbiologi, 30 hp- Course code
- 2QA222
- Course name
- Advanced Course in Immune, Infection and Tumour Biology
- Credits
- 30 credits
- Form of Education
- Higher Education, study regulation 2007
- Main field of study
- Biomedicine
- Level
- Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Grading scale
- Fail (U) or pass (G)
- Department
- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology
- Decided by
- Styrelsen för utbildning
- Decision date
- 2012-01-31
- Revised by
- Education committee MTC
- Last revision
- 2022-02-11
- Course syllabus valid from
- Autumn 2022
Specific entry requirements
A minimum of 210 credits in medicine or natural sciences. At least 90 credits should be in one of the following subjects: biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell- and molecular biology, medicine or equivalent. And proficiency in English equivalent to English B/English 6.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the students to advanced practical and theoretical knowledge about how to perform a research project within immunology, infection biology or tumor biology.
Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
* explain and discuss the experimental methods used in their research project in their area of choice.
* explain theories and hypothesis based on their project in the research area of choice.
* explain the relevance of their obtained data in relation to current knowledge.
* have knowledge about career pathways in research
Skills and ability
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
* write a report in a scientific setting about the general knowledge and specific project within their field of research.
* present their scientific report orally.
Assessments and attitudes
On completion of the course, the student should:
* to understand laboratory safety in the chosen laboratory
* to take part in discussions on the ethics of their work
Content
The course comprises a basic subject orientation and also brings up safety aspects in laboratory work, and research-ethical issues.
A large part of the course is laboratory work in an established research group in immunology, infection biology or tumour biology, and literature search in the subject area. The student should also participate in seminars on current research projects.
Seminar series in immunology, infection or tumor biology, 3.0 hp
Practical experience and theoretical knowledge within a specific research project under supervision.
Research project, 27.0 hp
Practical experience and theoretical knowledge within a specific research project under supervision.
Teaching methods
Experimental laboratory work, journal clubs, discussions and seminars.
Examination
Part 1: The part is examined by a short report summarizing the seminars attended.
Part 2: The project is examined by a written report and an oral presentation of the experimental work at the end of the course.
A student who has failed in the regular examination, is entitled to participate in five more examinations. If the student has failed six examinations/tests, no more examination is offered. The number of times that the student has participated in one and the same examination is regarded as an examination session. Submission of a blank examination is regarded as an examination. An examination for which the student registered but not participated in, will not be regarded as an examination.
Transitional provisions
Examination will be provided during a period of two years after a close-down of the course. Examination may take place under a previous reading list during a period of one year after the date of the renewal of the reading list.
Other directives
Language of instruction: English.
Course evaluation will be carried out according to the guidelines established by the Board of Higher Education.