MVMI 208 : Veterinary Immunology

Department

Department of Microbiology & Parasitology

Academic Program

Master in Microbiology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Intended learning outcomes

a. Knowledge and understanding:

  1. Understanding of the differences between immune responses at different age groups.
  2. Learn the importance of immunology in developing serological diagnostic tests.
  3. Get acquainted with the reasons behind failures in organ transplants.

b. Mental skills:

  1. Student should be able to suggest relations between pathological disorders and immunological ones.
  2. Student should be able to analyses the results of serological tests.

c. Scientific and professional skills:

  1. Ability to identify the causes of immunity disorders.
  2. Develop understanding of the current concepts related to mechanism of autoimmunity.
  3. Acquire knowledge and skills for critical analysis of the normal and abnormal immune responses.

d. General skills:

  1. Writing a research report.
  2. Perform self-directed learning.
  3. Manage time and resources effectively.

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Lectures.
  2. Panel discussions.

Methods of assessments

Evaluation number

Evaluation methods

Evaluation period

Evaluation weight

Percentage

Evaluation date (week)

Notes

First Assessment

Written Exam

60 minutes

20

20%

5

Second assessment

Written exam

60 minutes

20

20%

11

Final assessment

Written exam + oral

120 minutes

60

60%

after week 16

Total

100 Score

100%

References

  1. An introduction to veterinary immunology

Veterinary Mycology (MVMI 204)
Infection Control Fundamental (MVMI 216)
Molecular Microbiology (MVMI 215)
Microbial Biotechnology (MVMI 214)
DRUG RESISTANTANCE FOR ORGANIMS (MVMI 213)
Diagnostic immunology (MVMI 212)
Basic Virology (MVMI 211)
Diagnostic Microbiology (MVMI 210)
Molecular aspects in Veterinary Virology (MVMI 209)
Essential Bacteriology (MVMI 201)
Principles of Immunology (MVMI206)
Veterinary Immunology (MVMI 208)
Veterinary Bacteriology (MVMI202)
Microbiology Techniques (MVMI203)
Veterinary Virology (MVMI205)
Molecular Determinants of Bacterial Pathogenicity (MVMI207)
Research Methods (MVRM200)