| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunology | TLP221 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 2 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ayşe AK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Rüştü TAŞTAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Hüseyin UZUNER
Lecturer Alparslan OKÇU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the basic concepts related to immunology.
2) Perform tests and evaluate the results of antigens and antibodies.
3) Explain the basic mechanisms of the immune defense system against infections.
4) Implement Serological tests for diagnosis of Infectious Diseases.
5) Make routine diagnostic tests (ELISA, IFA, RIA, etc.) and evaluate the results.
6) Comment to the biological effects of radiation and apply radiation protection measures.
7) Implement Nuclear medicine laboratory tests RIA , evaluate the results.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | No relation | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | No relation | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 6 | Low | High | High | Middle | No relation | Low | Low | Low | |
| 7 | Low | No relation | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No.
Course Contents
Introduction to immunology and a brief history of Immunology. Antigen and the general features of antigenic substances. Immune system organs and immunological functions. Hemopoiesis, immune system cells, and immunologic functions. Types of interferon and interleukin, the basic immunological functions. Types of immunoglobulins, general characteristics and immunological functions. Natural resistance to infection and immune response mechanisms of defense. Serology and basic concepts. Basic serological tests and operating principles. Agglutination Test application, ELISA and EIA, diagnostic methods, working principles and application areas. Vaccines, vaccine types, the benefits of immunization and immune sera. The formation of inflammation and immunology of infectious diseases. Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine and basic knowledge of radiation. Biological effects of radiation and radiation protection. Radiation-related legislation. Radioimmunoassay method, basic principles. RIA quality control and RIA diagnostic methods.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to immunology and a brief history of Immunology.2) Antigen and the general features of antigenic substances.
3) Immune system organs and immunological functions
4) Hemopoiesis, immune system cells, and immunologic functions.
5) Types of interferon and interleukin, the basic immunological functions
6) Types of immunoglobulins, general characteristics and immunological functions.
7) Natural resistance to infection and immune response mechanisms of defense.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Serology and basic concepts, Basic serological tests (agglutination, precipitation, Complement fixation), and operating principles,
10) ELISA and EIA, diagnostic methods, working principles and application areas,
11) Vaccines, vaccine types, the benefits of immunization and immune sera
12) Introduction to Nuclear medicine, and basic knowledge of radiation, biological effects of radiation, radiation protection and radiation-related legislation.
13) Radioimmunoassay (RIA) method, basic principles, RIA quality control and RIA diagnostic methods.
14) The formation of inflammation and infection diseases immunology,
15) Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Bilgehan, H.Temel Mikrobiyoloji ve Bağışıklık Bilimi, 9.baskı, Barış Yayınları İzmir, 1999.
2- Akşit, F., Akgün, Y. v e Kiraz, N.; Genel Mikrobiyoloji ve İmmünoloji, A.Ü. Yayınları No: 857, AÖF Yayınları No: 453, Eskişehir, 1999.
3- Ustaçelebi, Ş. Temel ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji, Güneş Kitapevi, 1999, Ankara.
4- Arda, M., Minbay, A., Aydın, N., Akay, Ö., İzgür, M. ve Diker, S., İmmünoloji, Medisan yayınları, Ankara. 1994.
5- Ders Notu Fotokopileri, Ders Sunum Belgeleri ve İlgili Diğer Ders Materyali.
6- Photocopies of Lecture Notes, Lecture Presentation Papers and Other Related Course Material.
7- Gerekli görülen ödevler.
8- Required assignments
9- Kısa sınav, Arasınav ve gerekli görülen diğer sınavlar.
10- Short-term exam, exam and other tests deemed necessary
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required