Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Passed course in basic immunology (module 2.2 of the AAU medicine/medIS bachelor programme or equivalent). Passed course on proteomic and genomics (“Proteomics and Genomics in Diagnostics and Disease” on the AAU medIS master programme or equivalent).

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Summarize how manipulations of the immune system may alleviate, stop or avoid disease processes
• Argue how proteins and products of the immune system (antibodies, cytokines and cells) can be utilized as therapeutic agents either as such or in conjugation with drug-encapsulated carriers

Skills

• Summarize the mechanisms of action of different forms of protein and immunotherapy
• Design experiments in protein and immunotherapy

Competences

• Compare and suggest suitable forms of protein and immunotherapy for a series of typical patients and give reasons for the choices.

Type of instruction

Teacher directed lectures and student directed presentations based on scientific papers and study problems.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Immuno- and Molecular Therapy
Type of exam	Written exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

Please contact the  programme student counsellors if you consider applying to the education and you have questions.

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All other enquiries may be directed to Helene Nørgaard, secretary of the Study Board.