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Presentation
Presentation
The Immunology curricular unit has a strong multidisciplinary approach, falling into various domains such as health, biology, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and parasitology. It includes a laboratory component that comprises important tools for diagnostic and scientific research.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5.5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2532-54
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Innate immunity and induced innate responses 2. Antigen recognition by B and T cell receptors 3. Generation of B and T cell antigen receptors 4. Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes 5. Development of B and T lymphocytes 6. T-cell mediated immunity 7. The humoral immune response 8. Integrated dynamics of innate and adaptive immunity 9. The mucosal immune system 10. Failures in the host defense mechanisms 11. Allergies 12. Autoimmunity and transplantation 13. Vaccines and immune response manipulation
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Objectives
Objectives
The Immunology course will allow students to gain an in-depth view of the Immune System in health and disease. They will be able to identify the main components of the innate and adaptive systems, as well as characterize their functions and interaction. They will deepen their understanding of the response of various elements of the immune system to situations such as infections, tumors, transplantation, allergies or vaccines. In the laboratory component students will learn fundamental immunology techniques, including flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and ELISA.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The learning process will include innovative methodologies that aim to maximize the students' participation and their acquisition of knowledge, according to the objectives defined by Bloom's taxonomy. Technological platforms available at the University will be used to apply the Jigsaw cooperative learning method, as well as in projects involving Challenge-Based Learning and Design Thinking.
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References
References
Murphy K and Casey C, Berg L, Janeway’s Immunobiology, 10th edition, 2022 (ou Murphy K and Casey C, Janeway’s Immunobiology, 9th edition, 2017) Cellular and Molecular Immunology (Abbas, 9ª edição) Immunology (Kuby, 8ª edição)
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
