| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 1 | BENG551 | IMMUNOLOGY | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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BIOENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Summarizing basic concepts in immunology. Explaining how immune system works and related to pathology of autoimmune disease. Introducing the concepts in immunology in daily life. Underlining the importance of thinking at the molecular level in science.
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Course Content
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This course covers basic knowledge of immunology. İt start with the general description of the immunology and its components; innate and adaptive immune systems. In the following classes, the functional differences and similarities between two arms are detailed focusing on T and B cell receptor synthesis and function of adaptive arm and the cellular immunity of innate arm. In addition, special attention is given to the basic immunological mechanisms of allergy and autoimmunity.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. ALTAN ARCAN
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Assistants
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Work Placement(s)
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Express basic concepts in immunology. |
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| Recognize arms of immune system; adaptive and innate. |
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| Formulate how innate and adaptive immune synchronize their efforts. |
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| Assess how immune system contributes to pathology of autoimmune
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
https://sis.agu.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progCourseDetails.aspx?curCourse=77954&lang=en