Code: | MV224 | Acronym: | IM |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Basic Sciences |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Imuno-Physiology and Pharmacology |
Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIMV | 67 | Plan 2007 to 2017 | 2 | - | 5 | 64 | 135 |
1. Acquisition of knowledge and skills on fundamental immunology, emphasizing the particular specificities of different domestic animals. 2. Acquisition of skills helpful for a better understanding of basic and advanced bibliographic information in the area of immunology. 3. Acquisition and development of rational mechanisms useful for the interpretation of immunological data and resolution of immunological problems. 4. Acquisition of skills for self-oriented study, including the correct usage of specific databases. 5. Improvement of communication skills regarding oral and written transmission of knowledge. 6. Acquisition of skills and knowledge on specific immunological diagnostic techniques. 7. Improvement of laboratory skills.
1. Acquisition of knowledge and skills on fundamental immunology, emphasizing the particular specificities of different domestic animals. 2. Acquisition of skills helpful for a better understanding of basic and advanced bibliographic information in the area of immunology. 3. Acquisition and development of rational mechanisms useful for the interpretation of immunological data and resolution of immunological problems. 4. Acquisition of skills for self-oriented study, including the correct usage of specific databases. 5. Improvement of communication skills regarding oral and written transmission of knowledge. 6. Acquisition of skills and knowledge on specific immunological diagnostic techniques. 7. Improvement of laboratory skills.
1. Introduction to the immune system. 1.1. General introduction to the immune system.
2. Innate Immunity 2.1. Effector mechanisms (phagocytic cells, complement, inflammation). 2.2. Pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and their recognition (PRRs).
3. Adaptive immunity. Cellular and mollecular components of the immune system and antigen recognition. 3.1. Central and perypheral lymphiod organs. Diffuse lymphoid tissue. 3.2. Hematopoietic development. 3.3. Immunoglobulins. B-cell receptor (BCR). 3.4. Antigen-antibody reactions. 3.5. V(D)J recombination and generation of diversity in immunoglobulins and T-cell eceptor (TCR). 3.6. TCR, Structure and function. 3.7. MHC. Antigen presentation.
4. Ontogeny and dinamics of lymphoid populations. 4.1. Ontogeny and activation of B-cells. 4.2. Maturation of T and NK cells. 4.3. Activation of T-cells and B-T-cell cooperation. 4.4. Primary immunodeficiencies.
5. Effector Mechanisms. 5.1. Citokynes. Differentiation and function of T-cells. 5.2. Immune response during infection. 5.3. Immunity in body surfaces 5.4. Vaccines.
6. The immune system in physiological and pathologycal conditions. 6.1. Hypersensitivity reactions. 6.2. Tolerance and autoimmunity. 6.3. Transplantation.
7. Immunologycal methods 7.1. Separation of human blood mononuclear cells 7.2. Morphology of lymphoid organs. 7.3. Production of monoclonal antibodies. 7.4. B-cell response to a mitogen. Measurement of serum immunoglobulins by using “Sandwich-ELISA”. 7.5. Immunopathology. 7.6. Flow cytometry 7.7. Analysis of Scientific problems.
Theoretical classes , Laboratory classes, presentation of scientific papers by the students.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 75,00 |
Prova oral | 15,00 |
Teste | 10,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Participation in a minimum of 3/4 of the laboratory classes
Sum of: Mark on theoretical tests or exam (up to 15) Minimum of 6.5 on each partial test necessary for approval. Mark obtained on presentations of scientific papers (up to 3) Mark obtained in mini-tests (up to 2).
Oral paper presentations. Answers to written small questionnaires
According to general law, and specific rules approved by ICBAS
According to general law, and specific rules approved by ICBAS
Lecturing will not be based or folow a given textbook. The recomended bibliography should thus be considered as complementary material to that presented in the course classess