MVMI206 : Principles of 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 immune system including organs, cells and receptors.
  2. Learn structure and functions of immunoglobulin classes, the genetic basis of antibody diversity, and the importance of humoral, cell-mediated and innate immune responses in combating pathogens.
  3. Get acquainted with the importance of antigen antibody interaction in disease diagnosis.
  4. Understand the fundamentals of tolerance, autoimmunity and the role of immunity in protection against disease.

b. Mental skills:

  1. Explain the importance of the immune system.
  2. Define antigen and antibody and describe their reactions.

c. Scientific and professional skills:

  1. Analyze the data and submit.
  2. Communicate ideas and arguments effectively.
  3. Manage time and resources effectively.

d. General skills:

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

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)