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BIO318Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Immunology and Immunochemistry

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of immunology and immunochemistry. It covers topics such as immune responses, antigen-antibody interactions, autoimmunity, and immunopathology. The course also explores tissue and organ transplantation, chemotherapy, and modern techniques used in immunology. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the immune system and its role in health and disease.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
ImmunologyImmunochemistryAntigensAntibodiesChemotherapy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Immune Response

2

Antigen-Antibody Interactions

3

Autoimmunity

4

Immunopathology

5

Transplantation Immunology

6

Chemotherapy

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Self-Assessment Exercise

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignment

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Research Scientist

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Immunology

2 study hours
  • Read the introduction to immunology.
  • Understand the organs and components of the immune system.
  • Differentiate between lymphoid and myeloid cells.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Structure of Antigenic Determinants

2 study hours
  • Define immunogens, haptens, epitopes, and paratopes.
  • Examine the features of antigenic determinants.
  • Explore the structural basis of antigen recognition.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Cellular Response

2 study hours
  • Compare and contrast innate and adaptive immune responses.
  • Identify the components of each immune response.
  • Discuss active and passive immunity.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Genetics of Response to Antigenic Stimulation

2 study hours
  • Understand the clonal selection theory.
  • Describe the genetics of response in B and T lymphocytes.
  • Examine the role of MHC molecules.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Structure and Classification of Immunoglobulins

2 study hours
  • Describe the molecular structure of antibodies.
  • Classify the different types of immunoglobulins.
  • Explain the structure-function relationship of antibodies.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Mechanism of Antibody Formation

2 study hours
  • Discuss the selective and instructive theories of antibody formation.
  • Explain the process of antibody production.
  • Differentiate between primary and secondary antibody responses.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Antigen/Antibody Interaction: Role of Lymphoid Tissues and Thymus in Immune Response

2 study hours
  • Describe the roles of B and T lymphocytes.
  • Explain the development of T lymphocytes in the thymus.
  • Understand antigen/antibody interactions.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Hypersensitivity

2 study hours
  • Classify the different types of hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Discuss diseases associated with hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Understand the mechanisms of each type.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Immunopathology

2 study hours
  • Discuss the pathologies of the immune system.
  • Relate immune responses to certain diseases.
  • Demonstrate the pathology of immune responses.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Auto-Pathology and Auto-Immunology

2 study hours
  • Explain the possible causes of autoimmunity.
  • Describe the pathology of autoimmunity.
  • Understand genetic and environmental factors.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Tissue and Transplantation Immunology

2 study hours
  • Discuss immune responses to tissue grafts.
  • Explain transplant tolerance.
  • Describe immunosuppressive therapy.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Immunoprophylaxis

2 study hours
  • Discuss the two major types of immunization.
  • Elaborate on the roles of vaccines in immunoprophylaxis.
  • Understand active and passive immunization.
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Modern Techniques in Immunology and Immunochemistry

2 study hours
  • Discuss the recent techniques in immunology and immunochemistry.
  • Understand cell-based assays and monoclonal antibodies.
  • Explore separation techniques.

Unit 4: History of Chemotherapy

2 study hours
  • Trace the history of chemotherapy.
  • Understand the evolution of cancer treatment.
  • Explore the use of mustard gas and folic acid.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking key immune system components (Units 1-3)

2

Practice drawing and labeling antibody structures from Unit 5

3

Review the different types of hypersensitivity reactions (Module 2, Unit 3)

4

Focus on the mechanisms of action of major chemotherapeutic drugs (Module 4, Units 1-2)

5

Study the key differences between innate and adaptive immunity (Module 1, Unit 3)

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