| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| The course is designed for students who have basic knowledge of immunology. Special topics regarding viruses- and vaccines-induced immune responses will be discussed in depth. |
| 1.Professional knowledge in microbiology and public health. |
| 2.Ability to conduct experiments in microbiology, public health, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
| 3.Ability to read research articles in English or Chinese. |
| 4.Ability of logical thinking and critical thinking on experimental results. |
| 5.Ability of independent thinking, innovational R&D and lifelong learning. |
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| Lecturing |
| Discussion |
| Networking/Distance Education |
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| Oral Presentation |
| Written Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
An overview of immunology |
| Week 2 |
An overview of viruses
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| Week 3 |
Viruses-induced immune responses I
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| Week 4 |
Viruses-induced immune responses II
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| Week 5 |
Viruses-induced immune responses III
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| Week 6 |
Inactivated vaccines-induced immune responses I
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| Week 7 |
Inactivated vaccines-induced immune responses II
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| Week 8 |
Live-attenuated vaccines-induced immune responses I
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| Week 9 |
Live-attenuated vaccines-induced immune responses II
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| Week 10 |
Subunit vaccines-induced immune responses I
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| Week 11 |
Subunit vaccines-induced immune responses I
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| Week 12 |
DNA vaccines-induced immune responses I
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| Week 13 |
DNA vaccines-induced immune responses II
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| Week 14 |
Viral vector vaccines-induced immune responses I
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| Week 15 |
Viral vector vaccines-induced immune responses II
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| Week 16 |
mRNA vaccines-induced immune responses I
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| Week 17 |
mRNA vaccines-induced immune responses II
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| Week 18 |
Final assignments |
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| Evaluation |
Oral presentations and written reports
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| Textbook & other References |
1. Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 10th edition by Abbas et al. publisher: Saunders, 2021
2. Current Literatures
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
Handouts; Powerpoint slides in computer & Laser projector
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| Office Hours |
Monday afternoon 3:00 to 5:00 pm
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| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| | include experience courses：N |
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