SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
MBG4061	Immunology	Fall	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND
Course Objectives:	To determine the functions of the immune system, to learn the immune system components and immune system types, to understand the molecular mechanism of immune deficiency and autoimmune diseases.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Can comprehend the essential roles of immune system according to the knowledge of immun system components they gain during the course.
2. Can discriminate the immune system types by comparing their components and their functions
3. Can schema the immun response effector mechanism by learning the crosstalk of cells and molecules
4. Can find association between immune response and the pathogenesis of immun deficiency and autoimmune disease.
5. Can comprehend the immunological methods working principles by using the knowledg in advanced molecular biological methods.
6. Can reach the information about adaptive and humaral immune deficiency syndromes accorindg to scientific papers, assimilate and discusss the knowledge

Course Content

To determine the functions of the immune system, to learn the immune system components and immune system types, to understand the molecular mechanism of the immune deficiency and autoimmune diseases

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Immunology
2)	Cells and tissues of the immune system
3)	Innate immunity
4)	Antigen processing and presentation to T cell
5)	Antigen detection by adaptive immunity
6)	Cell mediated immune responses
7)	Effector mechanism of cell mediated immunity
8)	Humoral immunity
9)	Effector mechanism of humeral immunity
10)	Hypersensitivity and types
11)	Innate and adaptive immunodeficiency
12)	Immunological tolerance and autoimmunity
13)	Immune response to tumors and transplantation and rejection
14)	Cytokines, chemokine, their receptors and techniques in immunology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Basic Immunology Updated Edition: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System AK. Abbas, AH. Lichtman, 3. Edition, Saunders, 2010.
-Kuby Immunology, TJ. Kindt, BA. Osborne, RA. Goldsby, 6th edition, W. H. Freeman & Company, 2006.
-Janeway's Immunobiology, KM. Murphy, P Travers, M Walport, 7 edition, Garland Science, 2007.
-Immunology: A Short Course, R. Coico, G Sunshine, 6. Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.
-Roitt's Essential Immunology, PJ Delves, SJ Martin, DR Burton, IM Roitt, 12 edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011."

References:

1. www.sciencedirect.com
2. www.ncb.nlm.nih.gov.tr

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Presentation	2	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Presentations / Seminar	2	4	8
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.