Unit Code: MLS507

Unit Name: Applied Immunology

Description: Immunology II is an advanced course designed to build understanding of the mechanistic basis of processes that are central to the immune response, diseases and disorders of the immune system and the laboratory approaches used to elucidate them. The first half of the semester will be devoted to the cellular and molecular aspects of the immune response. This involves learning about the processes, signaling pathways and mechanisms of immune responses. Selected topics in both innate and adaptive immune systems will be covered with some common disorders associated with the immune system. Practical sessions on immunodiagnostics (serology and molecular) to give the students different approaches used in diagnostic laboratories.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe microbe immune evasion mechanisms and its effects on host immune response 2. Discuss different cells, functions and mechanisms in mucosal and skin immunity 3. Differentiate between the types of hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune diseases. 4. Explain the immune response to tumors and cancer. 5. Compare immunodeficiency and immunodeficiency disorders. 6. Describe the basic principle of tissue transplantation. 7. Discuss the principles and ethical aspects of different laboratory methods in Immunology.

Prerequisite: Pass all Semester 1 courses

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2