Information Package / Course Catalogue
Antigen Presenting Cells
Course Code: VHE648
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

Classification of antigens, antigen presenting cells, T lymphocytes, presentation of antigens to detect and describe

Course Content

Classification of antigens, antigen detection, antigen-presenting cells and antigen presentation to the T lymphocytes

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ülker EREN
Learning Outcomes
1.Gain information about the antigen-presenting cells.
2.Understands the process of antigen presentation
3.Understands the process of antigen detection
4.Histologically recognizes antigen presenting cells
5.Knows that the cell mediated immunity.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and classification of antigens
Week 2 - Theoretical
Pathogen associated molecules
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pathogen recognition receptors
Week 4 - Theoretical
Presentation of endogen antigens
Week 5 - Theoretical
Presentation of exogen antigens
Week 6 - Theoretical
Professional antigen presenting cells
Week 7 - Theoretical
Profesyonel olmayan antijen sunan hücreler
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dendritic cells
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dendritic cells
Week 11 - Theoretical
Macrophages
Week 12 - Theoretical
B lymphocytes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes, Activation of T lymphocytes, and cell mediated immunity
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Assignment35015
Reading33112
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination131132
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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4
4
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4
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5
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4
4
4
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5
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4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026