Immunology and Infection

Code:

EBE0049

Acronym:

IINF

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Basic Sciences

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Imuno-Physiology and Pharmacology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIB	36	Syllabus	3	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course unit aims to familiarise students with basic knowledge in the functions of the immune system. Besides, it aims at showing them the most common models of investigation and technology used in the study of Immunology.
Students should develop their critical skills, in order to interpret the data referred in the bibliography. They should also acquire basic knowledge in this area, in order to understand the concept of infection and its methodology of study.

Learning outcomes and competences

Knowledge about the immune system namely when faced with infectious agents. Ability to critically analyze and interpret scientific data and analytical results. Correct use of the field nomenclature.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Basic Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology.

Program

1. History of Immunology
2. Inflammation; Innate immunity
3. B and T lymphocytes; Lymphoid organs (2 classes)
4. Adaptive immune response; Initiation, consummation and control (2 classes)
5. Transplantation; Implants
6. Autoimmunity and allergy
7. Mucosal immunity
8. Infections caused by intra and extracellular bacteria
9. Infections caused by virus
10. Infections caused by fungi and protozoa
11. Cellular Microbiology
12. Microbial virulence Factors

Mandatory literature

K. Murphy & C. Weaver; Janeway's Immunobiology, Garland Sciente, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-8153-4551-0

Comments from the literature

Students may choose between the textbooks suggested.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lecture with discussions. Visit to the research lab allowing contact with methods and techniques in the field. Lab classes.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	100,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Attending classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade=exam grade