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Ph.D. on Medical Microbiology

MIK647

BASIC IMMUNOLOGY

Course Code
MIK647
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains immunological terms.
  2. Defines innate and acquired immunity features.
  3. List the primary and secondary organs and cells involved in the immune response.
  4. The concept of antigen explains the structure and functions of tissue compatibility antigens and antibody molecules.
  5. Knows the basic mechanisms involved in cellular and humoral immune response.
  6. Explain the working principles of serological tests.
  7. Knows the basic mechanisms that lead to T and B lymphocyte tolerance and autoimmunity.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to understand the terms in immunology, characteristics of innate and adaptive immunity, primary and secondary organs and cells involved in immune response, concept of antigen, structure and functions of tissue compatibility antigens and antibody molecules, mechanisms of phagocytosis, complement components and activation, cellular and humoral immune response. basic mechanisms involved, working principles of serological tests, classification and basic mechanisms of hypersensitivity reactions, T and B lymphocyte tolerance and basic mechanisms leading to autoimmunity.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Immunology History 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 5 70
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 17 17
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 Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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