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Immunology

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This course on Immunology aims to help learners understand the immune system, including how it responds to pathogens, injuries, allergies, and autoimmune disorders. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify different types of immune cells, explain the functions of the lymphatic system, understand signal transduction in immune cells, and recognize the role of cytokines and chemokines. The course covers topics such as innate immunity, the complement system, the inflammatory response, and pattern recognition receptors. The teaching method includes lectures and visual aids. This course is suitable for individuals interested in biology, healthcare, or medical fields.

Syllabus

Introduction to Immunology.
Types of Immune Cells Part 1: Immune Cell Function.
Types of Immune Cells Part 2: Myeloid and Lymphoid Lineages.
Structure and Immune Function of the Lymphatic System.
Signal Transduction in Immune Cells: Receptor-Ligand Interactions.
Types of Immune Cell Receptors.
Cytokines and Chemokines.
Introduction to Innate Immunity.
Barrier Surfaces of the Innate Immune System.
The Complement System: Classical, Lectin, and Alternative Pathways.
The Inflammatory Response.
Pattern Recognition Receptors.
The Inflammasome.

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