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Immunology
| Code: | MIMD020103 | Acronym: | IMUNO |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Medicine |
Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Mestrado Integrado |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Master in Dental Medicine |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIMD | 1 | Official Plan from the academic year 2020/2021 | 2 | - | 4 | 54 | 108 |
Teaching Staff - Responsibilities
| Teacher | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Manuel João Rua Vilanova | |
| Paula Maria das Neves Ferreira da Silva |
Teaching - Hours
| Theoretical classes: | 1,00 |
| Theoretical and practical : | 2,00 |
| Type | Teacher | Classes | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical classes | Totals | 1 | 1,00 |
| Manuel João Rua Vilanova | 0,00 | ||
| Paula Maria das Neves Ferreira da Silva | 0,00 | ||
| Elva Bonifácio Andrade | 0,00 | ||
| Isabel Alexandra Duarte Ferreira Lopes Correia | 0,00 | ||
| Theoretical and practical | Totals | 1 | 2,00 |
| Manuel João Rua Vilanova | 0,00 | ||
| Isabel Alexandra Duarte Ferreira Lopes Correia | 0,00 | ||
| Paula Maria das Neves Ferreira da Silva | 0,00 | ||
| Elva Bonifácio Andrade | 0,00 | ||
| Luzia Manuela Lima Teixeira Ranginha | 0,00 |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
Acquisition of knowledge in basic Immunology and its application in physiological and pathological situations. Acquisition of skills for critical analysis of basic and advanced bibliographic information in the subject area of immunology. Acquisition of skills in the use of immunological methods and techniques. Acquisition of self-learning habits and methods.
Learning outcomes and competences
Upon completing this course, the student must have knowledge in basic immunology necessary to understand the functioning of the immune system in physiological and pathological situations. Must know how to critically analyze and interpret the data contained in the scientific literature, in a critical way. The studente should have acquired knowledge and skills in the use of immunological laboratory techniques. He should have acquired self-learning habits and methods.
Working method
PresencialProgram
Theoretical classes1. Hematopoiesis
2. Pathogen Recognition
3. Inflammation
4. MHC Molecular Coding and Expression and Presentation
5. Antibodies and T-Cell Receptor: Structure and Function (Complement)
6. B and T-Cell Maturation and Genetic Coding of Immunoglobulins and TCR
7. Germinal Centers
8. T-Cell Activation and Polarization (CD4 and CD8)
9. Regulation of the Immune Response and Immunological Memory
10. Immune Response in the Oral Mucosa
11. Immune Response to Bacterial and Fungal Infections
12. Immune Response to Viral Infections
13. Autoimmunity
14. Hypersensitivities
15. Tumor Immunity
Theoretical-practical classes
1. Mononuclear cell separation
2. Phagocytosis
3. Kinetics of an inflammatory response
4. Immunological diagnostic techniques
5. Production of monoclonal antibodies
6. ELISA
7. Lymphoid organs and tissues
8. Flow Cytometry
9. Discussion of clinical cases
Mandatory literature
Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai; ; Basic Immunology, 7th Edition, Elsevier, 2023., Elsevier, 2023. ISBN: ISBN: 978-0443105197Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical classes. Theoretical-practical classes.Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 100,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 106,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 56,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
According to the General Regulations for Student Assessment of the University of Porto, a student is considered to comply with a curricular unit if, having been regularly enrolled, he does not exceed the limit number of absences corresponding to 25% of the foreseen classes, as regulated existing in the organic unit.
Calculation formula of final grade
Mark obtained on final exam. A mark of 9,5 / 20 is necessary for approval.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
The assessment is carried out by means of a final exam, which will have the same length and duration as the regular exam.
Classification improvement
The grade improvement is carried out by means of a final exam, which will have the same length and duration as the regular exam.
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