Methods of studying the immune system

Course: Laboratory Diagnostics (Bachelor)

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Methods of studying the immune system
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Determine the qualitative and quantitative composition of substances and their mixtures. Demonstrate the use of knowledge about morphological changes of tissues and organs to diagnose pathological conditions, identify erroneous results and take measures to correct them. Verify the results of laboratory tests for the diagnosis of childhood diseases (norm / pathology). Verify the results of laboratory tests for the diagnosis of surgical diseases (norm / pathology).
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Successful mastering of the disciplines "Medical Chemistry", "Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics", "Epidemiology", "Immunology", "Virology with virological diagnosis", "Infectious diseases with evaluation of research results", "Clinical Chemistry". 2. Ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired during the mastery of clinical chemistry, immunology, clinical laboratory diagnostics, know the basics of modern methods of laboratory research, search and analysis of scientific literature. Possession of basic principles of laboratory research methods.
Course content
The subject of study of the discipline "Methods of research of the immune system" are the theoretical foundations of the basic methods used to study the immune system in normal and under conditions of various diseases. The course covers laboratory methods for assessing immune status, serological methods for determining antigens and antibodies, as well as methods of immunochemical analysis (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, Western blot, immunoelectrophoresis, immunodiffusion, immunofluorescence methods, immunohistochemistry). Methods of analysis of cellular immunity (flow cytofluorimetry, methods of peripheral blood cell division, methods of assessment of proliferative activity of immune cells, cellular cytotoxicity, phagocytosis) and humoral immunity are analyzed in detail.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Clinical immunology and allergology: Textbook / H.M. Drannik, O.S. Prylutskyi, Yu.I. Bajora and others; Under the editorship Prof. AHEM. Drannika — K.: Zdorovya, 2006. — 888 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory classes, consultations, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Modular tests, preparation of presentations / reports, current tests / oral answers, defense of laboratory works. Final evaluation in the form of a credit.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Iryna Volodymyrivna Kompanets
Department of biomedicine
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of biomedicine
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center