Overview

Resources and learning activities for Module 2

  1. Course notes
  2. Immunology chapter from Suggested Reading
  3. Immunology study questions

Sequence of activities

Suggested Sequence of Activities

The Immunology Module is designed so that topics may be taken in any order. However, we recommend that exercises and the examination be submitted according to the suggested sequence.

Topic (enrichment activity)
Associated Activities and Assignments
  • Red cell antigens
  • Basic concepts (EA #1)
  • Humoral immunity
  • Cellular immunity
    (EA #2)
  • MHC restriction
  • Enrichment activity 1 on antigen-related terms; innate vs acquired immunity
  • Enrichment activity 2 on phagocytosis; clonal selection theory; immunoglobulin genes
  • Assignment #1
  • Antibodies
  • Antigen-antibody reactions (EA #3)
  • Complement (EA #4)
  • Enrichment article
  • Enrichment activity 3 on monoclonal antibodies; therapeutic uses of IVIG
  • Enrichment activity 4 on antibody structure & functions; controversy (polyspecific antiglobulin sera for IATs)
  • Assignment #2


Overview