Biology

General skills The aim of this course is to guide the student in understanding the mechanisms by which the immune system protects the individual from the aggression of potentially harmful microbes with whom he comes into contact during his life. The student will receive the conceptual bases to know the cells, tissues and molecules of the immune system and the mechanisms responsible for the activation and maturation of immune responses following the encounter of immune cell receptors with the molecular components of the microbes. Moreover, the mechanisms of innate and adaptive immune responses in the various districts and tissues of the organism and in response to the different pathogens will be investigated. The course includes lectures and classroom teaching sessions, with a description of the experimental techniques used today for the analysis of the functioning of the immune system and learning assessment activities through written exam simulation tests. Specific skills 1.Knowledge and understanding skills - Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the molecules and cell types of the innate and adaptive immune system - Knowledge of the mechanisms of cooperation and integration of innate and adaptive immune responses and theirs - Knowledge and understanding of innate and adaptive immune responses in the different districts and tissues of the organism and in response to the different pathogens - Knowledge and understanding of the experimental techniques used today for the analysis of the functioning of the immune system 2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding Be able to use the specific terminology of the discipline Be able to identify the right procedures to solve the questions of Immunology Apply the knowledge of the specific topics covered in class and the techniques used in immunology 3. Making judgmental The student will learn to discuss and critically evaluate the progress achieved in the immunological field and to ask questions for the elaboration and deepening of the knowledge learned 4. Ability to communicate what has been learned The student will be able to communicate what has been learned during the written exam 5. Ability to continue the study independently in the course of life The student will acquire not only basic knowledge, but also the methodologies and terminology specific to the field of Immunology. This knowledge will allow the student to continue his / her study independently, even after the end of the course and passing the exam.