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Information
| Code | SY025 |
| Name | Cytokine Communication of the Fish Immune System |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Ece EVLİYAOĞLU |
Course Goal / Objective
To explain the groupings of low molecular weight cytokines secreted with the functions of growth, differentiation and activation in the fish immune system, their mechanisms of action, the roles they play in natural and acquired immunity, and the interaction with cells involved in the immune response.
Course Content
General information about the immune system in fish, lymphoid tissues and organs and their functions, mucosal immunity, function and classification of cytokines, the main identified cytokines in fish and their mechanisms of action, examination of current studies.
Course Precondition
NONE
Resources
Zou, J., & Secombes, C. J. (2016). The function of fish cytokines. Biology, 5(2), 23. Sakai, M., Hikima, J. I., & Kono, T. (2021). Fish cytokines: current research and applications. Fisheries Science, 87, 1-9. Buchmann, K., & Secombes, C. J. (2022). Principles of fish immunology. Principles Fish Immunol. Reyes-Cerpa, S., Maisey, K., Reyes-López, F., Toro-Ascuy, D., Sandino, A. M., & Imarai, M. (2012). Fish cytokines and immune response. New advances and contributions to fish biology, 1.
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the classification of cytokines |
| LO02 | Students learn about general fish health and physiology |
| LO03 | Students gain information about the functions and mechanisms of action of cytokines. |
| LO04 | Students gain basic knowledge about research methods in which cytokines are evaluated. |
| LO05 | Students understand the relationship between fish health and breeding, and acquires the basic knowledge to design a study. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Improves and deepens the institutional and practical knowledge in Aquaculture and Diseases | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of expertise | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Synthesizes and produces new theories with theoretical and practical knowledge specialized in Aquaculture and Diseases Departments. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It collects data about the subjects that it specializes in Aquaculture and Diseases Departments, evaluates the results, establishes cause and effect relationship and produces solutions. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and conducts a study that requires expertise in Aquaculture and Diseases alone. It contributes to the solution of the problems that may occur as a specialist or as an individual or ancillary researcher and takes responsibility. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It reaches and uses resources related to Aquaculture and Diseases. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Transmits the developments related to Aquaculture and Diseases in written, oral and visual form. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He / she establishes written and verbal communication about the subject that he / she specializes in and he / she follows the meetings and seminars. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | She/He develops strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields of Aquaculture and Diseases, of which she/he is an expert, and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of total quality management processes. Uses the knowledge and experience gained in the fields of Aquaculture and Diseases, problem solving and/or application skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the competence to develop plans and design proposals sensitive to society, space and nature for different types of production. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | She/he gains the ability to develop and deepen her knowledge in the fields of Aquaculture and Diseases, in which she/he is an expert. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the immune system in fish | Reading of course subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Lymphoid tissues and organs and their functions | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Mucosal immunity | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Cytokines and their general properties | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Classifications and differences of cytokines | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Cytokines identified in bony fish | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | general repetition | Studying for exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Inflammation-cytokine relationship (inflammatory cytokines) | Reading the lecture notes and related resources Transforming the acquired knowledge into practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Pathogen and trauma-related molecular structures | Reading the lecture notes and related resources Transforming the acquired knowledge into practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Chemokines and their functions | Reading the lecture notes and related resources Transforming the acquired knowledge into practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Interferons and immune response relationships | Reading the lecture notes and related resources Transforming the acquired knowledge into practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Evaluation of current research | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Midterm homework , general repetition | Studying for exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General repetition | Studying for exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 17 | 34 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||