Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to immunology, covering basic concepts such as the components of the immune system, the immune response, and the role of B cells.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the various components of the immune system and their functions.
- Understand the immune response and the role of B cells.
- Explore how the immune system can be manipulated to treat diseases.
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Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of the immune system and the immune response
- Identify the role of B cells in the immune system
- Explore the potential of manipulating the immune system for disease treatment
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic biology knowledge
- Familiarity with scientific terminology
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Immunology: Innate Immunity
- Immunology: Principles of Innate Immunity
- Immunology: Principles of Adaptive Immunity
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Lead Scientist for Coronavirus Vaccines at the National Institutes of Health
Related Books
Description
Course 1 of a three course specialization called Fundamentals of Immunology. Each course in the specialization presents material that builds on the previous course's material.
Outline
- Introducing the Metaphors
- Welcome
- Staying Healthy
- Pathogen Varieties
- Pathogen Recognition
- Words of Advice
- Metaphors of Power Politics
- Innate Versus Defensive Responses
- Grading Information
- Course Study Guide
- Pre-Course Survey
- Lesson 2 Questions
- Lesson 3 Questions
- Lesson 5 Questions
- Lecture 1 Practice Quiz
- Surveying the Cells and Organs of the Immune System
- Terminology
- Hematopoiesis
- Myeloid Granulocytes
- Myleolid Antigen Presenting Cells
- Lymphocytes
- Primary Organs
- Lymph: Fluid, Vessels and Nodes
- Other Secondary and Tertiary Organs
- Final Issues
- Practice Quiz 2
- Innate Immunity
- Basic Considerations
- Inflammation
- Innate Targeting of Pathogens
- Myeloid Cell Function
- Innate and Adaptive Immunity Compared
- Practice Quiz 3
- Antigens and Antibodies
- Context
- The Immunoglobulin Superfamily
- Ig Receptors and Antibodies
- Form and Function
- Immunoglobulin Classes
- Specific Ig Types
- Immunoglobulins in Action
- Fc Biological Activity
- The B Cell Receptor
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Immuniglobulin Genes
- Uniqueness of the System
- Scales and Models
- Gene to RNA to Protein
- Light Chain Gene Expression
- Heavy Chain Gene Expression
- Rearrangement in Developmental Context
- Recombination Signal Sequence Structure
- Mechanism Details
- Commitment to a Definite CDR
- Generation of Antibody Diversity
- Class Switching
- Synthesis and Secretion
- Practice Quiz 5
- Development of B Cells
- B Cell Maturation
- Initial Steps in Bone Marrow
- Activation: Thymus Independent
- Primary and Secondary Responses: T Cells
- Anatomical and Histological Context
- Affinity Maturation
- Final Decisions
- Regulation
- Lesson 2 Questions
- Lesson 3 Questions
- Lesson 4 Questions
- Lesson 5 Questions
- Lesson 6 Questions
- Lesson 7 Questions
- Lesson 8 Questions
- Practice Quiz 6
- Final
- Farewell
- End-of-Course Survey
Summary of User Reviews
The Immunology Fundamentals: Immunity & B cells course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users appreciated the course's comprehensive coverage of immunology and its clear and engaging instruction.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
comprehensive coverage of immunologyPros from User Reviews
- Clear and engaging instruction
- Comprehensive coverage of immunology
- Helpful quizzes and assignments
- Great supplementary materials
- In-depth explanations of complex topics
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the Coursera platform
- Difficult to keep up with the pace of the course
- Some users found the course too basic
- Lack of interaction with other students
- Some users felt that the course could have gone into more depth on certain topics
Alma Moon Novotny, Ph.D.
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