Information Package / Course Catalogue
Up to Date in Immunology
Course Code: MBTK631
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 10
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to follow the current developent in immunology by reading and discussing the articles in scientific journals about immunology

Course Content

The original articles in the latest issue of the selected immunology journal for the week among the thirteen journals will be discussed during these lectures

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Be able to follow current subjects of immunology
2.Be able to read scientific articles
3.Be able to follow current subjects in allergy and allergical diseases
4.Be able to follow current knowledge about immun system
5.. knowledge about otoimmun and rheumatic diseases
6.Be able to follow current knowledge about vaccin
7.Be able to follow current knowledge about inflamatory diseases
8.Be able to follow current knowledge about neuroinflammation
9.Be able to follow current knowledge about mnonspesific immun system
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The journals selected
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Immunity, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 2 - Theoretical
Trends in Immunology, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 3 - Theoretical
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 4 - Theoretical
Infection and Immunity, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 5 - Theoretical
Journal of Autoimmunity, Reading original articles in the latest issue (Quiz)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Reading original articles in the latest issue-I
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Reading original articles in the latest issue-II (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Journal of Neuroinflammation, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cancer Immunity, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 11 - Theoretical
Journal of Clinical Immunology, Reading original articles in the latest issue (Quiz)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 13 - Theoretical
Journal of Inflammation Research, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 14 - Theoretical
Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%5
Quiz2%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment601590
Term Project20612
Reading50315
Individual Work130565
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)252
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026