Trans603 Molecular Background of Immunization

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code Trans603
Name Molecular Background of Immunization
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

Aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about the functioning of the immune system, inflammation, immune response against infectious agents and against cancer to students. And help students understand the causes and pathogenesis of major alterations in the immune response, vaccines, and immunotherapy.

Course Content

The basic knowledge about the functioning of the immune system, inflammation, immune response against infectious agents and against cancer

Course Precondition

There is no precondition needed.

Resources

Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, Sixth Edition, Eds Abbass KA

Notes

There is no extra needed


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Describe the basic knowledge of immunological processes at a cellular and molecular level
LO02 Describe the innate immune mechanisms and the early defense against pathogens
LO03 Describe the structure and the function of antigen presenting cells and explain their role in antigen presentation
LO04 Elucidate the genetic basis for immunological diversity and the generation of adaptive immune responses
LO05 Explain the antibody recognition in adaptive immune responses and t cell mediated immunity
LO06 Describe the phases and types of humoral immune responses and coordination with t cell responses
LO07 List the properties of innate and adaptive immune responses and compare the key mechanisms and cellular players
LO08 Identify the main mechanisms of inflammation
LO09 Understand the principles governing vaccination and the mechanisms of protection against infectious diseases
LO10 Understand and explain the basis of immunological tolerance, autoimmunity and transplantation
LO11 Understand and explain the basis of hypersensitivity
LO12 Understand and explain the immune system in cancer; tumor immunology and principles of immunotherapy


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops and deepens the current and advanced level knowledge of translational medicine via unique thoughts or researches at a level of proficiency, find out original definitions that will bring innovation in the field of translational medicine. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Conceives the interdisciplinary interactions related to translational medicine; analyzes synthesizes and evaluates original and new thoughts. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the usage of tool, devices and instruments requiered for knowledge and technologies about translational medicine and its related disciplines. 1
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines frequently used statistical methods in translational medicine and related disciplines, uses statistical softwares effectively.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses both theoretical and practical knowledge at an advanced level in the studies related to translational medicine. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops a new thoughts, method and designment/application which brings innovation in translational medicine or implements a known thoughts, method and designment/application in different fields, investigates, comprehends, designs, adapts, implements an original topic. 2
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Writes the report of his/her research which he/she participated,
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Makes necessary investigations by using tool, devices and instrument required for knowledge and technologies about translational medicine and related disciplines at an advanced level, develops a new and creative solution (device, method, treatment, drug) for the problems. 2
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses statistical software in the field of Translational Medicine effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Maintains the organization of Translational Medicine laboratories and develops solutions in case of encountering unforeseen complex situations during laboratory working hours.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducts scientific studies in translational medicine and related fields independently or as a team member. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Writes the report of his/her research in which he/she participated, publishes in a national or international reputed journal (indexing in SCI, SCI-Expanded, SSCI, or AHCI), and presents it at scientific meetings.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will create evidence in their field.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning in the field of Translational Medicine. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. 5
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns how to teach a concept, subject, phenomenon or case related to Translational Medicine. 4
PLO17 Belirsiz Communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 3
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and uses these issues for social strategy, implementation plans and frame of quality processes. 2
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society, acts ethically. 2
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Increases the awareness of society about translational medicine.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the Immune System : Nomenclature, General Properties, and Components Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Innate Immunity : The Early Defense Against Infections Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Antigen Capture and Presentation to Lymphocytes : What Lymphocytes See Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Antigen Recognition in the Adaptive Immune System : Structure of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors and Development of Immune Repertoires Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 T Cell – Mediated Immunity : Activation of T Lymphocytes Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Effector Mechanisms of T Cell–Mediated Immunity : Functions of T Cells in Host Defense Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Humoral Immune Responses : Activation of B Lymphocytes and Production of Antibodies Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam homework submission Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity : Elimination of Extracellular Microbes and Toxins Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity : Self–Nonself Discrimination in the Immune System and Its Failure Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Immunology of Tumors and Transplantation : Immune Responses to Cancer Cells and Normal Foreign Cells Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Hypersensitivity : Disorders Caused by Immune Responses Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies : Diseases Caused by Defective Immunity Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Vaccination Reading the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Clinical Cases Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Study Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Study Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS