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Transplantation Immunology Master of Science Program with Thesis

TİM500

BASICS OF IMMUNOLOGY

Course Code
TİM500
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
9
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS9
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learning basic immunology
  2. Learning immune system cells, tissues and organs
  3. Learning the working mechanisms of the innate and adaptive immune system
  4. Learning experimental methodolgies regarding immune system mechanisms
  5. Acquring interdisciplenary cooperation related to immunology
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course; basic immunology, immune system cells, tissues and organs, innate immunity, adaptive immunity and regulation of immune response will be discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Immune System Cells
2nd Week Immune System Tissues and Organs I-II
3rd Week Innate Immunity
4th Week Adaptive Immunity
5th Week Cytokines
6th Week Antigen and Antibody
7th Week MHC Molecules and Antigen Presentation
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Tolerance Mechanisms
10th Week Complement System
11th Week Homework Presentation
12th Week Immunogenetics
13th Week Inflammation
14th Week Article Presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingAbbas A., Lichtman A., Pillai S., Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 10th edition, Elsevier, 2021
Roitt I., Brostoff J., Male D., Roth D, Male V, Immunology, 9th edition, Elsevier, 2020
Punt J, Stranford S., Jones P, Owen J. A., Kuby Immunology, 8th edition, W.H. Freeman, 2019
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Presentation of Article 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 7 98
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 20 20
Article Presentation 1 20 20
Total Work Load266
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8.86
ECTS Credit of the Course9
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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