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Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Master's Degree Department / Program BIOENGINEERING Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course Teaching basic concepts and pathways leading the production of IgG. Identifying the importance of IgG. Describing the complexity of IgG in terms of production, function and applications of IgG. Underlining the importance of thinking in molecular level in science. Course Content This course covers the topics for the production, structure and function of Immunoglobulin G as well as pathogenicity in autoimmune diseases and pharmaceutical applications of IgG. The course starts with interaction between T and B cell interactions leading to the production of IgG. Then, the relation between structure and function of IgG will be covered by focusing on the motifs of IgG connecting the adaptive and innate immunity for the protection of the host. The classes will finally focus on the importance and contribution of IgG to the autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and applications of IgG as therapeutic and vaccine. Course Methods and Techniques This course adopts a student-centered and research-based instructional approach. The theoretical content is delivered through instructor-led lectures and presentations, enriched with visual materials, three-dimensional structural models, and examples from current scientific literature. To promote active participation, the course incorporates interactive sessions, question-and-answer discussions, small group work, and guided in-class analysis. As topics such as the structure, production, and immunological functions of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) are covered, the use of concept maps and molecular structure simulations supports deeper understanding of complex immune mechanisms. A problem-based learning strategy is employed to encourage students to work on case scenarios involving the role of IgG in immune responses and autoimmune conditions. In addition, case-based learning is used to analyze real clinical examples, such as rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on the pathogenic effects of IgG. To foster scientific thinking and improve literature analysis skills, students complete weekly reading assignments, present recent research articles, and participate in small group projects. In the final part of the course, the pharmaceutical and therapeutic applications of IgG—such as monoclonal antibodies and vaccines—are explored through case studies and clinical research findings. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure that students not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop the ability to apply it in clinical and biotechnological contexts. Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. EMEL BAŞAK GENCER AKÇOK Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Fundamental Immunology,William E. Paul, 8th Ed, Wolters Kluwer The Antibodies, Maurizio Zanetti, Melvin Reichman, 2nd edition (2014), CRC Press Documents canvas Assignments canvas Exams sınıf içi Course Category Science %100

 
 
 
 
  
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