Green Biotec UG Bremen Germany
Immunology
| Immunology | |
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| Course Description | This course introduces the foundational concepts of immunology, focusing on the immune system, its components, and its role in health and disease. The course will explore the mechanisms of immune responses, the development of immune tolerance, and the science behind immunological disorders, preparing students to understand the body’s defense system in depth. |
| Recommended Books | 1. Medical Immunology 10th Ed. by T.G. Parslow, D.P. Stites, A.I. Terr, J.B. Imboden. Lange. 2. Immunology: A Short Course, 5th Ed. by R. Coico, G. Sunshine, E. Benjamini. 3. Immunology, 6th Ed. by I. Riott, J. Brostoff, D. Male. Publisher: C.V. Mosby. 4. Kuby Immunology, 6th Ed. by T.J. Kindt, B. Osborne, R.A. Goldsby. W.H. Freeman. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic principles and components of the immune system. 2. Identify the key organs, cells, and molecules involved in immune responses. 3. Evaluate the importance of immunology in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| Assessment System | Midterm Exam: 40% Final Exam: 60% Quizzes, Assignments, and Project: 10-20% |
| Lecture Plan | ||
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| S.No. | Description | Quizzes/Assignments |
| 1 | Introduction to Immunology | |
| 2 | History of Immunology and Key Discoveries | Quiz 1 |
| 3 | Components of the Immune System: Cells and Tissues | |
| 4 | Innate Immunity: First Line of Defense | |
| 5 | Acquired Immunity: Adaptive Immune Responses | |
| 6 | Active vs Passive Immunity | Assignment 1 |
| 7 | Antigens and Immunogens | |
| 8 | Antibody Structure and Function | Quiz 2 |
| 9 | Immune Cells: B cells, T cells, and their Roles | |
| 10 | Immunological Disorders: Autoimmunity and Allergies | |
| 11 | Immunological Disorders: Immunodeficiencies and Cancer Immunology | Assignment 2 |
| 12 | Immune Response to Infections | |
| 13 | Vaccines and Immunization: Principles and Applications | Quiz 3 |
| 14 | Immunotherapy and Future Directions in Immunology | |
| 15 | Review and Final Exam Preparation | Assignment 3 |
