Information Package / Course Catalogue
Immunity of Viral Infections
Course Code: VVR539
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to provide information about the immune system and the defense mechanisms of the immune system against viral infections.

Course Content

The course includes information about the structure of the immune system, its organs, cells and other components, and defense mechanisms against viral infections.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mehmet Tolga TAN
Learning Outcomes
1.The definition of immunity and its importance in viral infections are learned.
2.Types of immunity in viral infections are learned.
3.The mechanisms of immunity in viral infections are learned.
4.The mechanisms of immunity in viral infections are learned.
5.The student knows how to escape viruses from immunity.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fields Virology
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, Viral Pathogenesis: The entry of viruses into the organism and their spread in the organism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction, Viral Pathogenesis: Development of disease symptoms, Viral infection Models-Types
Week 3 - Theoretical
Definition of the Immune System , natural defense systems, nonspecific immunity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Organs and cells of the Immune system
Week 5 - Theoretical
Organs and cells of the Immune system
Week 6 - Theoretical
Immune Response to Viral Infections
Week 7 - Theoretical
Elimination of Virus-Infected Cells
Week 8 - Theoretical
Elimination of Virus-Infected Cells, Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Neutralization of Viruses with Antibodies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Re-infection and Secondary Immune Response
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mucosal Immunity, Maternal Immunity
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hypersensitivity Reactions (Types I, II, III, IV)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Monoclonal Antibodies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protection of Viruses from the Host Defense System
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131126
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
3
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
3
3
OÇ-4
3
4
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026