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Master's of Medical Microbiology with Thesis

MIK519

BASIC IMMUNOLOGICAL CONCEPTS

Course Code
MIK519
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines immunological concepts.
  2. Defines and exemplifies the concepts of natural and acquired immunity.
  3. List the primary and secondary organs and cells involved in the immune response.
  4. Knows the basic mechanisms involved in cellular and humoral immune response.
  5. Explain the basic mechanisms that lead to T and B lymphocyte tolerance and autoimmunity.
  6. Classify hypersensitivity reactions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to understand the terms in immunology, the properties of natural and acquired immunity, primer and secondary organs and cells involved in the immune response, the definition of antigen, structure and functions of tissue compatible antigens and antibody molecules, phagocytosis mechanisms, basic components of cellular and humoral immune response, principles of serological tests, and also to teach the classification and basic mechanisms of hypersensitivity reactions, T and B lymphocyte tolerance and basic mechanisms leading to autoimmunity.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week History of Immunology and Definitions
2nd Week Tissue Compatibility Complex (MHC and HLA structure and functions)
3rd Week Immune Response Organs and Cells
4th Week Antigen Concept and Immunogenicity
5th Week Antibody Concept Structure and Properties
6th Week Antibody Concept Structure and Properties-2
7th Week Complement System
8th Week Other Liquid Elements of the Immune System
9th Week Natural Immune Response Mechanisms
10th Week Natural Immune Response Mechanisms-2
11th Week Acquired Immune Response Mechanisms
12th Week Acquired Immune Response Mechanisms-2
13th Week Immunological Tolerance and Autoimmunity
14th Week Hypersensitivity Reactions
Recommended or Required Reading1. Abbas AK, Lichtman AH. Basic Immunology. Saunders Co, 2006.
2. Roitt I, Rabson A. Really Essential Medical Immunology. Blackwell Sci, 2000.
3. Lichtman AH, Malhotra L, Taqueti VR. Review of Immunology. Elsevier/Saunders Co, 2005.
4. Dürdal Us; Temel İmmünoloji ve Seroloji Hipokrat Kitapevi, 2016
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 14 3 42
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 13 13
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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