Information Package / Course Catalogue
Immunotoxicology
Course Code: VFT651
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To teach the organs of immune system in animals, cellular and humoral immunity, interaction of antigen-antibody, immunotoxic substances and their mechanism and properties.

Course Content

Basic function of immune systems, its components and relations with toxilogical substances are examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the organs of immune system in animals, to learn cellular and humoral immunity, to learn interaction of antigen-antibody.
2.To learn immunotoxic substances, their properties and their mechanism.
3.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
4.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
5.To give lectures and/or presentations and discuss with professionals in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Principles and Methods of Toxicology, A. Wallace HAYES, Edward BROTHERS; Ann Arbor Press, 2001.
2.Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology – 199; Comparative and Veterinary Pharmacology, Fiona CUNNINGHAM, Jonathan ELLIOTT, Peter LEES (Editors); Springer Press, 2009.
3.Principles of Biochemical Toxicology, 3rd Edition, John TIMBRELL; Taylor & Francis Group Press, London, 2000.
4.Plant Phenolics and Human Health: Biochemistry, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Cesar G FRAGA (Editor); A John Willey & Sons Inc. Publication, 2010.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of immune system
Week 2 - Theoretical
The organs of immune system in animals
Week 3 - Theoretical
The basic elements of immune system
Week 4 - Theoretical
The stimulation of immune system
Week 5 - Theoretical
The supression of immune system
Week 6 - Theoretical
The mechanism of immune system
Week 7 - Theoretical
Article discussion
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam) Discussion
Week 9 - Theoretical
General anesthetics affecting the immune system
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hormones affecting the immune system
Week 11 - Theoretical
Environmental and food contaminants affecting the immune system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Industrial substances affecting the immune system
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mycotoxins affecting the immune system
Week 14 - Theoretical
The other substances affecting the immune system
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment38230
Individual Work28220
Midterm Examination112214
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
3
4
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026