Bi9350 Immunogenetics and immunogenomics

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2022
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
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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.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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