Immunology (1 hr Lecture+2 hrs Practical)

Description

This course is a part of the “Patient Care Cluster V” dealing with the characteristics and use of drugs intended for modulation of the immune system, treatment of immune disorders, together with immune-based cancer therapy. It provides the students with detailed knowledge of the gross and molecular mechanisms involved in the production of an immune response. The different situations were an aberration leads to an abnormal outcome causing an autoimmune disorder or a malignancy are discussed. The potential mechanism of action of different medications used for these disorders are reviewed together with their side effects and interactions.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy-B Pharm

Objectives

• By the end of the course students will be able to: a. Knowledge and Understanding a.1. Identify the key components of the human immune system. a.2. Distinguish between different mechanisms of innate and cell-mediated immune responses, hypersensitivity reactions and reactions to transplantation. a.3. Outline the principles governing vaccination and the mechanisms of protection against different diseases. a.4. List the main mechanisms of some immunodeficiency, autoimmune disorders and the corresponding various types of immune therapies. a.5. Explain the principles of different immunological assays and techniques and their use for diagnostic purposes. b. Intellectual Skills b.1. Distinguish the different hypersensitivity and transplantation reactions. b.2. Interpret laboratory serological tests. b.3. Distinguish the principles and operations of relevant laboratory equipment. b.4. Relate the warning signs and the mechanisms of different immune disorders. c. Professional and Practical Skills c.1. Apply some commonly used immunological techniques c.2. Detect different antigen-antibody reactions. c.3. Practice problem solving through case studies and study questions. d. General and Transferable Skills d.1. Implement proficiency in writing, presentation and communication skills. d.2. Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.