Molecular Pathogenesis of Immune Diseases, 7.5 ECTS
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Det finns en mängd sjukdomar med immunologisk grund. Denna kurs syftar till att belysa molekylära orsaker för vissa immunologiska sjukdomar hos människor samt några sk knockout modeller i möss och eventuellt andra däggdjur. Genom att studera mekanismer för defekter i immunsystemet kan vi bättre förstå immunologiska reaktioner hos den friska individen. Defekter i olika subpopulationer av celler kommer att behandlas. Både det medfödda och förvärvade immunsystemet kommer att belysas. Även forskningsmetodik i området samt farmaceutiska behandlingsmetoder kan i vissa fall behandlas. Undervisningen består av föreläsningar, seminarier, övningsuppgifter samt muntliga och skriftliga redovisningar. Litteraturen är främst vetenskapliga artiklar. Kursen ges oktober-november.
Area of interests: Science and Mathematics
Science and mathematics help us understand how the world around us is connected – from the origin and structure of the universe, to the development and function of humanity and all other organisms on earth. Scientific knowledge makes it possible to critically examine the credibility of information in different areas of everyday life, society, and the media. As a scientist or mathematician, you will be attractive on a large job market that covers all parts of society and includes everything from pure technology companies to environment and healthcare, as well as research.
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Biology
Biology means the study of life and living organisms including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, diversity, their interaction with their environment and their presence in time and space. There are many subdivisions and topics within Biology such as: molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, botany, zoology, ethology, faunistics, floristics and ecology. An education in biology not only gives you basic knowledge in biology, but also an understanding of relationships between structure and function on various biological levels and it also gives you a grasp of the processes that control the evolution of the organism. Biology is an experimental subject, meaning it alternates theoretical studies with practical exercises such as laboratory work and field trips. Examples of laboratory work include analyzing DNA molecules, producing bacteria or studying preparations of various tissues under a microscope. Dissections and experiments with living organisms are a part of an education in biology, however, an option without animal experiments within the zoology moments is also available. You will be able to study animals and plants in their natural habitats as well as participate in practical ecological field work through different field trips and excursions. Stockholm University has access to three field stations located in interesting nature areas: Tovetorp in Södermanland, Askö in Trosa Archipelago and Tjärnö on the west coast of Sweden.