Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Immunology
Course Code: BYL464
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to give information about basic concepts of immunology, the basic elements of the immune system and the operating mechanism, allergic reactions, immunity against infectious diseases

Course Content

Definition and importance of immune system; molecules, cells, tissues and organs in the immune system mechanism of operation; immune diseases and control

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Esin POYRAZOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning about the history of immunology and understanding the immune system
2.To be able to understand the working principle of the immune system and to understand evolution
3.Learning about Immunoglobulins and B-Lymphocytes
4.Learning about T-Lymphocytes
5.Understanding innate and adaptive immunity
6.Gain insight into the induction, regulation and effector function of the immune response
7.Understanding the immune response to infectious agents
8.Understanding the immune mechanism in diseases
9.Learning about serological tests
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The history and importance of immunology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Lymphoid tissues and organs of the change of the immune system
Week 3 - Theoretical
The structure of immunoglobulins, function and molecular genetics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Antigen-antibody interactions and monoclonal antibodies
Week 5 - Theoretical
B-lymphocyte development and biology
Week 6 - Theoretical
B-lymphocyte receptors, signals, activation and responses
Week 7 - Theoretical
T-lymphocyte development and biology
Week 8 - Theoretical
T-lymphocyte receptors, signals, activation and responses (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The innate immune system, dendritic cells, natural killer cells, macrophages, granulocytes, mast cells
Week 10 - Theoretical
Immunogenetics and antigen structure, cytokines, interferons
Week 11 - Theoretical
Immunity and vaccines against parasites, bacteria, viruses
Week 12 - Theoretical
Allergic and immunologic mechanisms of disease
Week 13 - Theoretical
Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases
Week 14 - Theoretical
Serology primary reactions (ELISA, RIA, FIA, precipitation, agglutination)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
4
OÇ-7
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-8
4
3
4
4
OÇ-9
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026