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Presentation
Presentation
The Immunology Curricular Unit (CU) is a crucial part of the biotechnology study program, providing a comprehensive understanding of the body's defense mechanisms. Combining theoretical and practical learning, it covers key immunological processes and their applications in biotechnology and clinical fields, including therapy and vaccine development. Positioned at the crossroads of cell biology, pathology, and pharmacology, it equips students with skills in diagnosing autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies, and using advanced immunological techniques. This CU prepares professionals to tackle challenges in biotechnology and health sciences, fostering careers in scientific and technological innovation .
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2710-54
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Theoretical programme contents 1 Introduction to Immunology 2. Cells of the immune system 3. Innate immunity 4. Adaptive Immunity 5. Innate and adaptive immune response in disease situations 5. Basic Principles of Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Compounds 7. Vaccines and Immunotherapy Laboratory programme contents The laboratory component will involve immunological tests such as 1. enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) 2. Microscopic analysis of blood cells 3. analysis of anti-inflammatory compounds 4. Agglutination/immunoprecipitation assays
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Objectives
Objectives
The Immunology course in the Biotechnology program aims to develop essential knowledge and skills for the field. Students will gain a solid understanding of key immunology concepts, including the distinction between innate and adaptive immunity, and will learn to identify the components and cells of the immune system. They will be trained in laboratory techniques such as ELISA and the analysis of anti-inflammatory compounds, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Additionally, students will enhance their scientific communication skills by presenting and discussing advanced topics. The course emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of experimental data, preparing students for research and technological innovation. By the end, they will be equipped to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in biotechnology as applied to immunology .
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The innovative methodologies that are employed to facilitate the teaching-learning process include project-based learning, flipped classrooms and design thinking
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References
References
Abbas, A. K.; Lichtman, A. H.; Pillai, S.; Henrickson, S. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 11th ed. Elsevier, 2025. ISBN: 978-0-443-28358-1. Murphy, K.; Weaver, C.; Berg, L. Janeway's Immunobiology. 10th ed. W. W. Norton & Company, 2022. ISBN: 978-0-393-68093-5. Stranford, S. A.; Owen, J. A.; Jones, P. P.; Punt, J. Kuby's Immunology: Media Update. 8th ed. W. H. Freeman/Macmillan Learning, 2023. ISBN: 978-1-319-49865-8. Abbas, A. K.; Lichtman, A. H.; Pillai, S. Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System. 7th ed. Elsevier, 2023. ISBN: 978-0-443-10519-7.
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Assessment
Assessment
1.Avaliação da Componente Teórica - representa 50% da nota final da disciplina:
A) Regime de avaliação contínua - nota final resulta da média ponderada dos seguintes componentes de avaliação:
Classificação final = F1 (32,5%) + F2 (32,5%) + PBL (30%)Nota mínima para aprovação: 9,5 valores
* Frequência I - 32,5%
* Frequência II - 32,5%
Ou Exame Global -70%
* Problem Base Learning (PBL) -30%
- Participação - 5%
- Discussão/Apresentação da matéria - 10%
- Questionário final - 15%
2. A Avaliação da Componente Prática - representa 50% da nota final da disciplina:
Nota mínima para aprovação: 9,5 valores
- Relatório PL1- 25% da nota da prática (10% relatório escrito+ 15% Discussão)
- Report (PL2) - 5% da nota da prática
- Relatório PL3-- 25% da nota prática (10% relatório escrito+ 15% Discussão)
- Teste de avaliação- 30% da nota prática
Avaliação contínua: assiduidade, pontualidade, participação, caderno de laboratório (5%), apresentação dos protocolos (10%) - 15% da nota prática.
B) Regime de exame e/ou exame de recurso.
Exame escrito com a totalidade dos conteúdos programáticos lecionados nas aulas teóricas,
teórico-práticas e laboratoriais.
Aprovação em exame final com classificação final mínima de 9,5 valores.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
