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Introduction to Immunology and Immunopathology
Dr. Mallakin MSc, PhD
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(133)
This course introduces the principles of immunology and immunopathology. Cellular, molecular, and regulatory mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, immunological reactions, allergens, and cancer immunology are discussed.
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Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
The immune system manages the defense against pathogens and is important for the development of autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer. The course discusses basic immunology including cellular and molecular processes that represent the human immune system. The study materials include cells and organs of the immune system, antigens, immunoglobulins and antibody diversity, molecular mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, the complement system, antigen presentation, and cell-mediated...
8 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to ImmunologyIn Module One, we will begin to discuss how some microbes cause disease in humans. Learners will familiarize themselves with the human immune system, including the cells that make up innate and adaptive immune responses. They will learn about humoral, innate, and adaptive Immunity, principles of infectious diseases, courses of infectious disease, mechanisms of pathogenesis, and damage to the host. By the end of this module, learners will be more familiar with how the host immune defenses actively defend the body against disease-causing microbes.Lesson 2Role of the Immune SystemThis lesson describes the role of the immune system, cells of the immune system, cell-mediated immune response, antibodies, hypersensitivity reactions, immunodeficiency, and the structural basis of antibody diversity.Week 2Lesson 3Introduction to cytokinesLearners understand the basic properties, categories, signaling, and function of cytokines. They will learn how cytokines regulate immunity (e.g., increase or decrease MHC expression and T cell activation…etc), cytokines and acute phase proteins in infection, and the importance of cytokine in oral diseases.Lesson 4B-Cell Development and AntibodiesIn this lesson, we discuss antibody structure and the generation of B-Cell diversity, the structure of antibodies, immunoglobulins, the three-dimensional structure of antibodies, antigen-binding sites of immunoglobulins, B-Cell development, an overview of B-cell development in the bone marrow.Week 3Lesson 5T-Cells and Cell-Mediated ImmunityThe lesson explains the process involved in T-Cells and cell-mediated immunity, the relationship between cell-mediated and humoral immunity, T cell-mediated immunity, Naive T-cell activation by antigen, and characteristics and roles of effector T-cells.Lesson 6ImmunodeficiencyCellular development in the immune system, primary immunodeficiency, secondary immunodeficiency, the discovery of AIDS, the origin of the AIDS virus, progression of HIV to AIDS, epidemiology & statistics, HIV-1, the transmission of HIV-1, treatment of HIV/AIDS.Week 4Lesson 7Tumor ImmunologyThis course discusses the etiology of cancer, immunotherapy of cancers, tumor evasion, types of cancer, UV-induced skin cancers, chemically-induced cancers, tumor immunity, immunotherapy of cancer, types of tumor antigens, and vaccination against oncogenic viruses.Lesson 8Hypersensitivity (allergy)Learners become familiar with common allergens and understand the cellular processes involved in allergic reactions, allergens, and allergic responses, hypersensitivity reactions and their effector mechanisms, IgE in immunity and allergy, IgE-mediated allergic disease.
- After completing this course learners should be able to: . Demonstrate the basic knowledge of immunological processes at a cellular and molecular level . Understand the main immunological principles and concepts . Describe the key events in antigen presentation, and how the antigen shapes resulting effector responses . Identify the main mechanisms of inflammation . Understand and explain the basis of allergy and allergic diseases . Become familiar with the role of the immune system in cancer and tumor immunology . Explain, compare and contrast the key mechanisms and cellular players of innate and adaptive immunity and how they relate
I am MSc and Ph.D. and I have a biomedical background and I thought the similar courses for many years at the college level in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails: Learners will have quizzes and multiple-choice questions throughout this course. Additionally, throughout the course, they will have discussion questions that they are required to respond to them.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned by completing the course materials. I consider a few components to evaluate the students in this class. 1) Their attendance and if they attended every class. 2) Did they complete their assignments and comprehension question and turn them in on time. 3) Did they participate in the group discussion. I will write a report to the parent for how the student did in the class and their assignments. This will be a good indication of well they understood the materials and their future success in school.
I will provide the necessary reading materials to the learners. In addition, I will provide them with the necessary practice questions, instructional videos, puzzles, and virtual models when necessary.
I will provide them with the necessary instructional videos and virtual models. I will provide the learners with the Kuby Immunology e-book. In addition, the following books can be used: . Janeway's Immunobiology. . Kuby Immunology. . The Immune System by Peter Parham. . Fundamental Immunology. . Cellular and Molecular Immunology.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
133reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
Master's Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
Hello dear students and parents, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a coach, an educator, and a biomedical science researcher. I enjoy teaching different areas of the scientific field, in particular biology, chemistry, physics, and how...
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Group Class
$240
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-7 learners per class
