Module description: Foundation course-BS
(All disciplines of Biological Sciences)
| 1 | The mode | Online |
| 2 | Module designation | Immunology |
| 3 | Module Manager | Dr. Mamoona Noreen |
| 4 | Teachers | Dr. Mamoona Noreen |
| 5 | Course Objective: | This course will provide knowledge regarding:
Basic concepts of Immunology |
| 6 | Learning Outcome: | After completing this course student would have adequate knowledge about:
Immune system, cells and tissues of immune system and importance of immune system in disease prevention and health. |
| 7 | Course Outline: | Introduction of Immunology
History of Immunology Innate Immunity Acquired immunity Passive Immunity Active Immunity Cells of Immune System Tissues of Immune System Organs of Immune System Immunogens and antigens Antibody Immune Disorders |
| 8 | Practical: | Oral presentation |
| 9 | Teaching Methodology: | Lecturing.
Written Assignments. Class activities and discussion. |
| 10 | Assessment: | Theory 100%
Mid Term (40%) Written (Long Questions, Short Questions, MCQs) Project/case study/Presentation Assignments Tests/Quiz. Final Term (60%) Written (Long Questions, Short Questions, MCQs). |
| 11 | Recommended Books: | 1. Medical Immunology 10th Ed. by T.G. Parslow, D.P. Stites, A.I. Terr and J.B. Imboden. Lange.
2. Coico, R., Sunshine, G. and Benjamini, E. 2003. Immunology: A Short Course, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, USA 3. Immunology,6th Ed. by I. Riott, J. Brostoff, and D. Male. Publisher: C. V. Mosby. 4. Kuby Immunology,(2006) 6th Ed. by T. J. Kindt, B. Osborne and R.A. Goldsby, W.H. Freeman |
| 12 | Admission requirements according to examination regulations | F. Sc. Pre-Medical or O/A level with at least secured 60% marks or equivalent. |
| 14 | Recommended prior knowledge | No |
| 15 | Quotation cycle | Yearly/half yearly |
| 16 | Semester (WiSe/SoSe) /Recommended semester | Winter semester/First semester |
| 17 | Module exam according to examination regulation | Exam |
| 18 | Workload | Contact studies=56 Self-study=124
Total working hours=180 Credit points=6CP |
| 19 | Availability Module |
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| 20 | Other remarks |
