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ISHIK UNIVERSITY
Department of, Biology
2016-2017 Academic Year
Course Information for BIO 308
Course Name: IMMUNOLOGY
Code BIO 308
Course type
Regular Semester
Theoretical
Practical
Credits
ECTS
Name of Lecturer(s): Dr. Samir J. Bilal
Teaching Assistant(s): Non
Course Language: English
Course Type: Theoretical
Office Hours 6
Contact Email: [email protected]
Tel:009647504663472
Teacher’s academic profile BSc in Biology 2001
MSc in Parasitology 2006
PhD in Parasitology 2013
23 published articles
4 under hand projects
Describing of 3 new species of parasites.
Supervising of 2 MSc students
Supervising of 1 PhD student.
Course Objectives:
This course will introduce the student to the underlying principles of immunology. Its primary
emphasis will be on the cellular and non-cellular components of the human immune system and the
ways in which these components interact to provide immunity. Upon completion of this course students
will be expected to
1. Describe the major divisions of the immune system;
2. Describe humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity;
3. Compare and contrast innate and acquired immunity;
4. introducing to antigens and antidodies;
5. Discuss the role of immune cells, their function with regard to cell signaling, and hematopoiesis;
6. Discuss the immune response to specific pathogens; and
7. Describe the nature of self and non-self cells and tissues.
Course Description Immunology can be defined as the study of the reactions of a host when foreign substances are
introduced into the body. Foreign substances that produce such an immune response are called
(Course overview):
antigens. Antigens are usually thought of as harmful infectious agents, but they may also be harmless
environmental substances, such as pollen that can trigger a response in some individuals. As knowledge
of the field developed, the scope of immunology was significantly broadened to include the study of the
molecular mechanisms of the immune response, the development of testing for disease in the laboratory,
the recognition that the body can respond to self-antigens in what is known as autoimmune disease and
the manipulation of the system for treatment of diseases. The history of laboratory testing and serologic
investigations closely follows the developments in the field of immunology.
In this course, the following topics will be covered.
COURSE CONTENT
Week Hour Date
Topic
1
3
7-8/2/2017
2
3
14-15/2/2017
Innate Immunity
3
3
21-22/2/2017
Acquired immunity
4
3
28-1/2/2017
Antigens (Types, Structure and effects).
5
3
7-8/3/2017
Antibodies (Types, Structures and Functions).
6
3
14-15/3/2017
Natural Killer Cell (NKC)
7
3
21-22/3/2017
Beta Cells (Types and importance).
8
3
28-29/3/2017
Interferons (Types and mechanisms of functions)
9
3
4-5/4/2017
10
3
11-12/4/2017
Complement system.
11
3
18-19/4/2017
Cell Mediated immunity (CMI).
12
3
25-26/4/2017
Adaptive immunological Response.
13
3
2-3/5/2017
Immunity to Viral infections.
14
3
9-10/5/2017
Immunity to bacterial infections.
15
3
16-17/5/2017
Immunity to fungal infections.
16
3
23-24/5/2017
Immunity to parasitic infections..
Introduction to Immunology
Mid-Term Exam
COURSE/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
Types of sexual reproduction and fertilization.
2
Types of Maternity in animals and how they give birth.
3
Comparative study of different animal groups concerning their embryonic development.
4
Students will be able to practices their learning in the daily life even concerning themselves.
5
Aids student to understand the mechanism and methods for controlling the population numbers of any species of animals by
knowing the best method amd optimum situation for each group of animals.
MIN 100 WORDS
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
Program Learning Outcomes
Cont.
Prerequisites (Course *Key references:
Reading List and
Hyde, R.M. (1995). Immunology. 3rd Ed., Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia, USA.
References): 1.
Dubey, R.C. and Maheshwari, D.K. (1999). Atext book of Microbiology. 1st Ed., S. chand & company ltd.
*Useful references:
Abbas, H. M. (2012). Test book of immunology. 3rd Ed., London, 571 pp.
*Magazines and review (internet):
Student’s obligation Students most pass in attendance and complete all tests (Oral daily in the class and Writing), exams
(Special Requirements): (Mid-term and Final), assignments, and reports (Weekly) as well as homework.
Weekly Laboratory/Practice Week Hour Date
Plan:
Topics
1
Course Book/Textbook:
Other Course
Materials/References:
Teaching Methods
(Forms of Teaching):
COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA
Method
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Quiz
5
10
Homework
5
10
Midterm Exam(s)
1
20
Term Paper
4
10
Final Exam
1
50
Total
100
Examinations: (Please select at least 3 types of question below)
□Essay Questions-classical □True-False □Fill in the Blanks □ Multiple Choices □ Short Answers □
Matching
Extra Notes:
Also attendance and activities will regard as an additive marks for students which will be add to the Homework marks.
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT) WORKLOAD
Activities
Quantity
Duration (Hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)
Assignments Mid-terms
Final examination
Other
Total Workload
ECTS Credit (Total workload/25)
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