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Identical coursesHot Topics in Immunology (B-KUL-E05N4A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Matthys Patrick (coordinator) | Bullens Dominique | Marques Pedro Elias | Matteoli Gianluca | Schlenner Susan | Van den Steen Philippe | N. | Moens Leen (substitute) | Naesens Maarten (substitute) | Boeckxstaens Guy (substitute) | Schrijvers Rik (substitute) | Vandooren Jennifer (substitute) | Humblet-Baron Stephanie (substitute) | LessMoreAims
Please do not select a Research Track via your ISP, but use the application of the Faculty to apply for these elective courses. Students are asked to rank their choice of elective course and students are distributed amongst the available places in each Research Track by an allocation tool. Each research track has a limited number of students that can enroll for a course in order to facilitate interactive teaching. More information about this procedure will follow in the first week of the academic year.
Students from another Faculty or programme who wish to participate in a Research Track will need to submit an application via the following form. Only if the maximal number of students per Research Track is not yet reached, students from other programmes can be admitted. More information regarding this procedure and the conditions for applying for these courses can be consulted via the website/form.
If there aren't enough applications for a Research Track, students will be contacted and asked to choose another Research Track.
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The student has insight into current topics in immunology research and methodology. They also learn how to think creatively and how to conduct interactive discussions.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of biochemistry, immunology, celbiology, morphology and physiology.
Order of Enrolment
Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.
SIMULTANEOUS(E05N3A) AND (FLEXIBLE(E08C5D) OR FLEXIBLE(U04D3A))
The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
E08C5D : Bachelorproef
U04D3A : Bachelorproef
E05N3A : Advanced Immunology
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Biomedical Sciences (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de biomedische wetenschappen (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de biomedische wetenschappen (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Biomedisch basis- en translationeel onderzoek) 120 ects.
Activities
5 ects. Hot Topics in Immunology (B-KUL-E05N4a)
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Second termBullens Dominique | Marques Pedro Elias | Matteoli Gianluca | Schlenner Susan | Van den Steen Philippe | N. | Moens Leen (substitute) | Naesens Maarten (substitute) | Boeckxstaens Guy (substitute) | Schrijvers Rik (substitute) | Vandooren Jennifer (substitute) | Humblet-Baron Stephanie (substitute) | LessMoreContent
The content will be determined annually based on recent ‘hot topics’ in the field of Immunology, such as Memory NK cells, Th22 cells and many others.
Course material
Recent review and research papers in the field and powerpoint presentation.
Format: more information
A short introduction to the topic in the field of immunology (ex cathedra) which is followed by an interactive discussion will be presented and discussed. In some seminars the teacher may discuss one or two articles related to a topic (these articles, for instance one review article and/or one research article that will be posted on Toledo in advance).
Important key questions to the topic may be posted on Toledo in advance, and students prepare answers to these questions in writing before each session or at the end of the seminar or within one week after the seminar .
Evaluation
Evaluation: Hot Topics in Immunology (B-KUL-E25N4a)
Explanation
Depending on the teacher, the evaluation can take the form of participation, a presentation, a summary or a combination of the latter two.
1. Active participation during contact hours.
2. Written summary of the assigned literature and/or answer(s) to the key questions.
3. A short presentation about the discussed topic.
Quotation:
Average of the points given by the different teachers (equal distribution)
Attendance at the lectures:
Students have to attend the courses. If not, they will not obtain a score for that class. In the event of justified absence (due to illness, family reasons, …), the teacher can/will impose an alternative task for the student. In the event of absence without justification, the course coordinator will decide whether the objectives of this course were achieved.