Fall 2015 - MBB 426 D100

Immune System I: Basis of Innate and Adaptive Immunity (4)

Class Number: 6891

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2015
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 331 with a minimum grade of C.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The basic organization of the immune system, including structure, function and genetics of antibodies, T-cell receptors, innate immune receptors, and the complement system. Innate, antibody and cellular immune responses and their control, and development of the cells involved in these responses. Students who have taken HSCI 325 or HSCI 425 cannot take MBB 426 for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:


   Week     Chapter/Lecture Topic

  1. Basic Concepts in Immunology
  2. Innate Immunity: The First Lines of Defense
  3. The Induced Responses of Innate Immunity
  4. Antigen Recognition by B-cell and T-cell Receptors
  5. The Generation of LymphocyteAntigen Receptors Antigen
  6. Presentation to T Lymphocytes
  7. Signaling through Immune System Receptors
  8. The Development and Survival of Lymphocytes I
  9. The Development and Survival of Lymphocytes II
  10. T-cell Mediated Immunity
  11. The Humoral Immune Response
  12. Dynamics of Adaptive Immunity
  13. The Mucosal Immune System

Grading

  • Clicker quiz scores 5%
  • Presentation (33% written summary, 67% oral presentation) 15%
  • Exams (First exam 25 pts, other exams 50 pts) 80%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

iClicker

REQUIRED READING:

Abul K. Abbas et al.  Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 8th Ed. 2015. Elsevier.
ISBN: 978-0-323-22275-4

Department Undergraduate Notes:

  • Students are advised to review the plagiarism tutorial found at
    http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/tutorials/plagiarism-tutorial
  • For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
    http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/
  • Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or e-mail:  csdo@sfu.ca)

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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