PřF:Bi9350 Immunogenetics - Course Information

Bi9350 Immunogenetics and immunogenomics

Extent and Intensity

3/0/0. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

prof. MVDr. RNDr. Petr Hořín, CSc. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. MVDr. RNDr. Petr Hořín, CSc.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. MVDr. RNDr. Petr Hořín, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science

Timetable

Thu 8:00–10:50 B11/335

Prerequisites (in Czech)

Bi3060 Basic genetics && ( Bi4010 Essential molecular biology || Bi4020 Molecular biology ) && Bi5220 Immunology

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Bioanalytical Laboratory Diagnostics in Medicine - Medical Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics (programme PřF, N-LGM)
• Animal Physiology (programme PřF, D-BI4)
• Immunology (programme PřF, N-EBZ)
• Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics (programme PřF, D-MBBG_)
• Molecular Biology and Genetics (programme PřF, N-EXB)
• Molecular Biology and Genetics (programme PřF, N-MBG)
• Special Biology (programme PřF, N-EXB)
• Special Biology (programme PřF, N-EXB, specialization Experimentální biologie živočichů a imunologie)

Course objectives

To review current knowledge on genetics of blood groups in humans and in animals, on genetic control of immune responses and on methods of analysis of the immunogenome in man and animals and with relevant achievements in this area.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students get an overview of modern knowledge on genetics of blood groups in humans and in animals, on genetic control of immune responses and on methods of analysis of the immunogenome in man and animals and with relevant achievements in this area.

Syllabus

• Immunogenetics and immunogenomoics: definition and brief history.
• Blood group genetics in man and animals.
• Genetic control of immune responses.
• Genetics of transplantation.
• Genetics of infection: host and pathogen interactions.
• Molecules at the host and pathogen inter-phase and their genes.
• Genetics of antigen presentation.
• Imunogenome and its analysis. Immunogenome: structure, organization, polymorphism, evolution and selection, associations with disease.
• Immunogenetics of vaccination.
• Immunogenetics of tumors.
• Immunogenetics of reproduction.

Literature

• Materiály v PP presentaci

Teaching methods

Lectures with elements of interactive class discussion.

Assessment methods

Oral exam consisting of a presentation of one of topics taught. The students should demonstrate their understanding of the topics, its context and importance.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

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