NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 細胞免疫學特論(8165)
(Eng.) Special Topics in Cellular Immunology
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Public Health
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher SHIOW-HER CHIOU
Department Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Public HealthPh.D Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description This course includes special topics regarding viruses- and vaccines-induced immune responses.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
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
Oral Presentation
Written Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 An overview of immunology
Week 2 An overview of viruses
Week 3 Viruses-induced immune responses I
Week 4 Viruses-induced immune responses II
Week 5 Viruses-induced immune responses III
Week 6 Inactivated vaccines-induced immune responses I
Week 7 Inactivated vaccines-induced immune responses II
Week 8 Live-attenuated vaccines-induced immune responses I
Week 9 Live-attenuated vaccines-induced immune responses II
Week 10 Subunit vaccines-induced immune responses I
Week 11 Subunit vaccines-induced immune responses I
Week 12 DNA vaccines-induced immune responses I
Week 13 DNA vaccines-induced immune responses II
Week 14 Viral vector vaccines-induced immune responses I
Week 15 Viral vector vaccines-induced immune responses II
Week 16 mRNA vaccines-induced immune responses I
Week 17 mRNA vaccines-induced immune responses II
Week 18 Final assignments
Evaluation
Oral presentations and written reports

Textbook & other References
1. Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 10th edition by Abbas et al. publisher: Saunders, 2021
2. Current Literatures


Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Handouts; Powerpoint slides in computer & Laser projector

Office Hours
Monday afternoon 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
 include experience courses:N
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Update Date, year/month/day:None Printed Date, year/month/day:2024 / 10 / 07
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