BIOL 550 IMMUNOLOGY Syllabus
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Dr. William H. Jackson
SBDG 201A
641-3601
TTh, 9:25AM – 10:40AM in
SBDG 200
Spring 2016
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billj@usca.edu
Kuby Immunology, 7th Ed. by Owen, Punt, and
Stranford
Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences, 5th
Edition by McMillan
Three semester hours
Course Description: A study of immunological principles and concepts. Writing Intensive. Three lecture hours per week.
Course Objectives: This course will introduce the student to the underlying principles of immunology. Its primary emphasis
will be on the cellular and non-cellular components of the human immune system and the ways in which these components
interact to provide immunity. Upon completion of this course students will be expected to
1. Describe the major divisions of the immune system;
2. Describe humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity;
3. Compare and contrast innate and acquired immunity;
4. Discuss the role of immune cells, their function with regard to cell signaling, and hematopoiesis;
5. Discuss the immune response to specific pathogens; and
6. Describe the nature of self and non-self;
Attendance Policy: An “F” may be assigned for absences in excess of 25% (seven lectures) of regularly scheduled class
meetings. Absences, neither excused nor unexcused, absolve the student from meeting class assignments. Exam make-ups will
only be allowed for documented, excusable reasons. Quizzes cannot be made up.
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability, which might affect your performance in
class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 134 B&E (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible. The Disability Services
Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.
Policy for Portable Electronic Devices: The use of any portable electronic devices, including cell phones, pagers, MP3 players,
iPods, etc., during class is not allowed for any reason unless prior approval has been given to a student from the instructor or
unless required for the course. If you are planning to have any of these devices in class, they must be turned off and stowed away
for the duration of the class period. If you use a portable electronic device during a test, quiz, or other assessment, you are
eligible to receive a failing grade on that assignment.
Methods of Presentation and Evaluation: Information will be presented through lectures and class discussion using appropriate
visual aids. Writing assignments will be used to extend the lecture material. There will be three 1-hour exams, a comprehensive
final exam, and weekly quizzes that will generally cover the previous 1-2 week’s material. Writing assignments will include
reviews of the primary literature and a research paper based on a question in immunology.
WI Designation: Immunology is designated a writing intensive course. The goal is not so much to teach writing, but to use
writing as a learning tool. During this course we will answer the following questions: How do you ask a good question? How
do you develop a thesis? How do you create a well-crafted scientific paper?
Writing Assignments: Below is a brief overview of the writing assignments you will be responsible for during the semester.
More complete descriptions and tasks will be provided separately. Written products will be evaluated based on one of two rubrics
that will be provided with each assignment. Revisions will be encouraged during the writing process, and will be based on both
peer reviews and conferences with the instructor.
Research paper. Your research paper will be on a question or problem of your choosing in immunology. Revisions will be
allowed (and expected) based on peer reviews and conferences with the instructor.
Research summaries. Based upon your particular immunological question, you will identify, read, and summarize seven primary
research articles, which will subsequently make up a portion of your research paper’s bibliography.
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BIOL 550 IMMUNOLOGY Syllabus
Spring 2016
Methods of Presentation and Evaluation: Information will be presented through lectures and class discussion using appropriate
visual aids. Final grades will be based on the following:
Description
Three one-hour exams
Research Paper
Final Exam
Weekly quizzes
Reviews
Participation
Points
300
150
100
100
140
60
Comments
100 points each
Topic in Immunology
Comprehensive
From the previous 1-2 week’s material, 10 points each
Review of assigned readings (20points each)
Class participation (2 points per day)
Letter grade assignment: A>90%; B+>85%; B>80%; C+>75%; C>60%; D+>55%; D>50%; F<50%.
You will be expected to endorse the USCA HONOR PLEDGE on every assignment: 'On my honor as a University of South
Carolina Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/examination. To the best of
my knowledge, I am not in violation of academic honesty'.
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
DATE
Jan 12
Jan 14
Jan 19
Jan 21
Jan 26
Jan 28
Feb 2
Feb 4
Feb 9
Feb 11
Feb 16
Feb 18
Feb 23
Feb 25
Mar 1
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Apr 19
Apr 21
May 3
WEEK
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TOPIC
Overview of the Immune System
Overview of the Immune System
Cells, Organs, and Microenvironments of the Immune System
Cells, Organs, and Microenvironments of the Immune System
Cells, Organs, and Microenvironments of the Immune System
EXAM I
Receptors and Signaling: B and T-Cell Receptors
Receptors and Signaling: B and T-Cell Receptors
Receptors and Signaling: B and T-Cell Receptors
Innate Immunity
Innate Immunity
Innate Immunity
Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Receptor Genes
Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Receptor Genes
Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Receptor Genes
EXAM II
Spring Break - No classes
Spring Break - No classes
The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Antigen Presentation
The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Antigen Presentation
The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Antigen Presentation
Allergies, Hypersensitivities, and Chronic Inflammation
Allergies, Hypersensitivities, and Chronic Inflammation
Allergies, Hypersensitivities, and Chronic Inflammation
Infectious Disease and Vaccines
Infectious Disease and Vaccines
Infectious Disease and Vaccines
EXAM III
Experimental Systems and Methods
Experimental Systems and Methods
FINAL EXAM, 8:00 AM in SBDG 200
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