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EHS316Health Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Immunology And Immunisation

This course on Immunology and Immunisation is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the immune system and its functions. It covers both innate and acquired immunity, exploring the roles of antibodies, antigens, and various immunological reactions. The course also delves into hypersensitivity, immunisation principles, vaccine development technologies, and the management of vaccine cold chains. Students will gain insights into disease diagnosis, therapy, and the factors affecting immunity.

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50h

Study Time

13

Weeks

4h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

ImmunologyImmunisationVaccinesAntibodiesAntigens

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

📖

Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Fundamental Principles of Immunology

2

Nature of Antibodies and Antigens

3

Blood Groups and Antigen-Antibody Reactions

4

Hypersensitivity Reactions

5

Types of Immunity and Factors Affecting Immunity

6

Vaccine Development Technologies

7

Immunisation Techniques and Schedules

8

Cold-Chain Management

Total Topics8 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)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Public Health Officer

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Immunologist

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Vaccine Researcher

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Health Educator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare SectorResearch InstitutionsPublic Health OrganizationsBiotechnology Companies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Fundamental Principles of Immunology

5h

Unit 1: Nature of Antibodies and Antigens

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to immunology and its historical context.
•Define key terms such as immunity, antigens, and antibodies.
•Explain the roles of physical barriers in preventing pathogen entry.

Unit 2: Blood Groups

2 study hours

•Understand the classification of blood based on antigens and antibodies.
•Learn about the ABO blood group system and its significance in transfusions.
•Study the agglutination reactions between antigens and antibodies.

Week

2

Module 1: Fundamental Principles of Immunology

3h

Unit 3: Antigen-Antibody Reactions

3 study hours

•Describe the chemical interactions between antigens and antibodies.
•Differentiate between precipitation and agglutination reactions.
•Understand the role of antigen-antibody complexes in immune defense.

Week

3

Module 2: Hypersensitivity

4h

Unit 1: Hypersensitivity

4 study hours

•Define hypersensitivity and its role in tissue injury.
•Explain the different types of hypersensitivity reactions (Type I-V).
•Discuss the diseases associated with hypersensitivity reactions.

Week

4

Module 2: Hypersensitivity

4h

Unit 2: Types of Immunity and Factors Affecting Immunity

4 study hours

•Differentiate between active and passive immunity.
•Identify factors affecting immunity such as sleep, diet, and stress.
•Discuss the role of vaccines in creating active immunity.

Week

5

Module 2: Hypersensitivity

3h

Unit 3: Vaccine and Vaccination

3 study hours

•Define vaccine and vaccination.
•Understand the components of vaccines and their potential allergic reactions.
•Discuss the types of hypersensitivity reactions associated with vaccines.

Week

6

Module 2: Hypersensitivity

4h

Unit 4: Serological Vaccine Efficacy and Coverage Survey

4 study hours

•Explain how to measure vaccine efficacy and coverage.
•Define numerator, denominator, and disaggregation in coverage surveys.
•Discuss the data requirements for assessing vaccination status.

Week

7

Module 3: Principles of Immunisation

4h

Unit 1: Principles of Immunisation and Immunisable Diseases

4 study hours

•Define immunisation and its role in disease prevention.
•List common vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria, measles, and polio.
•Differentiate between active and passive immunisation.

Week

8

Module 3: Principles of Immunisation

4h

Unit 2: Immunisation Techniques and Schedules

4 study hours

•Discuss various immunisation techniques and schedules.
•Understand the role of T cells, B cells, and antibodies in immunisation.
•Explain how vaccines prepare the body's immune system.

Week

9

Module 3: Principles of Immunisation

4h

Unit 3: Cold-Chain Management

4 study hours

•Define cold-chain management and its importance in vaccine preservation.
•Understand the science, technology, and processes involved in maintaining a cold chain.
•Discuss the validation requirements for cold chain distribution.

Week

10

Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

4h

Unit 1: Concept of Vaccine Development Technologies

4 study hours

•Define vaccine development technologies and their role in disease prevention.
•Understand the components of vaccines and their mechanisms of action.
•Discuss the terms vaccine and vaccination and their historical context.

Week

11

Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

4h

Unit 2: Immunological Techniques

4 study hours

•Explain various immunological techniques used in vaccine development.
•Understand the use of antibodies to detect specific proteins.
•Discuss techniques such as immunoelectrophoresis and immunohistochemistry.

Week

12

Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

4h

Unit 3: Adverse Reactions

4 study hours

•Discuss adverse reactions to vaccines and their immunological basis.
•Understand the classification of immunologic reactions (Type I-IV).
•Explain the Arthus reaction and its manifestations.

Week

13

Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

5h

Final Revision

5 study hours

•Review all modules and units.
•Focus on key concepts and definitions.
•Prepare for final examinations.

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 immunological concepts from Modules 1 and 2.

2

Practice explaining the different types of hypersensitivity reactions (Types I-V) and their mechanisms.

3

Review the principles of immunisation and vaccine development technologies from Modules 3 and 4.

4

Focus on understanding the different types of vaccines and their mechanisms of action.

5

Study the immunisation schedules and techniques, paying attention to the recommended dosages and intervals.

6

Understand the importance of cold-chain management and its impact on vaccine efficacy.

7

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises to identify areas needing further study.

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