Module: Microbiological-immunological Basics (1802-010)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Thomas Kufer (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Nutritional Management and Dietetics (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  3. Semester, compulsory
• Nutritional Management and Dietetics (begin of studies WS 2017/18) (Bachelor, since 01.10.2017)
  3. Semester, compulsory
• Nutritional Science (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  3. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

Information für Studierende des BSc Ernährungswissenschaft: Dieses Modul ersetzt ab dem WS 17/18 das Wahlpflichtmodul "Grundlagen der Lebensmittelmikrobiologie für EW" (1501-020) in der Fachkombination Lebensmittelmikrobiologie.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

None

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Regular and active participation

Module examination:

Written exam about the contents of the lecture

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 112 h personal contribution = 168 h workload

Professional competences:

In this module theoretical knowledge about the following topics is taught:
- basics in immunology
- basic mechanisms of immune response
- cellular components of immune system
- examples of immunological diseases
- basic theoretical knowledge of immunological analytic methods
- structures and functions of unicellular microbiological systems as well as microbial communities
- physiology and genetics of microorganisms
- pathomechanisms
- structure and function of viruses, bacteriophages and prions, microbial growth and diversity.

Key competences:

After successful completion of the module, the students are abl to read and understand the relevant literature, as well as to evaluate immunological and microbiological data and facts critically and analytically.

eLearning:

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