MBI-3014 | UiT

Type of course

The course is an elective course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine, but is also open for single course students who meet the admission requirements.

Admission requirements

The course is an elective course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine.

The course can be taken as a singular course by students with a Bachelor´s degree in Biomedicine or similar (180 ECTS).

Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge at University Bachelor level in animal/human immunology and microbiology.

Application deadline for nordic applicants is 1st of December. Applicationcode: 9371

Admission requirements: see admission requirements for the Masterprogram in biomedicine

Course content

The course includes the following main topics:

Infectious agents (Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites)
Human microbiome and its impacts on health and disease
Molecular infection biology and immune evasion
Host responses to various types of infection
Treatment strategies for infectious diseases
Sterile inflammation and autoimmunity
Histopathology of inflammation
Research questions and experimental strategies in the field

Objectives of the course

After the course, the students should be able to:

Knowledge:

discuss central characteristics of viral, bacterial, and eukaryotic infectious agents
discuss mechanisms used by pathogens to cause infection
explain what the human microbiome is, and give examples of how the human microbiome is linked to health and disease states
discuss the theoretical background of treatment strategies to infectious agents, including antibiotics and emergence of antimicrobial resistance, and alternative antimicrobial strategies.
explain immune responses to infections caused by bacteria, virus, and eukaryotic organisms
explain and discuss causes and hallmarks of sterile inflammation and autoimmunity
describe the basic histopathological features of inflammation caused by bacteria, virus, eukaryotic organisms, and autoimmunity

Skills:

can analyze and assess different information sources about course topicsin a critical manner
can orally present scientific report and identify its weaknesses and strengths
identify basic histological features of inflammation in tissue sections
can define a research question within the course topics and identified relevant experimental methods for exploring the question

General proficiency:

discuss ethical issues related to treatment of infectious agents/antimicrobial treatment
communicate about topics in infection, inflammation, and immunity for peers both orally, and in writing
Critically review a research report on the topics covered by the course

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, seminars and lab exercise.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange students.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Schedule

Examination

Examination:	Weighting:	Duration:	Grade scale:
Oral exam	3/10	15 Minutes	A–E, fail F
Oral exam	7/10	30 Minutes	A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Compulsory participation in the seminars			Approved – not approved
Completion of all assignments (micro-presentations, written reports) that are arranged during the co			Approved – not approved

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Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination. Only parts that are not passed must be retaken.

spring 2025 MBI-3014 Infection, inflammation and immunity - 10 ECTS