Immunology/Serology Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Course

MLAB-1235-001 Immunology/Serology

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs: 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

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Supplies

The supplies include the following:

• Textbook(s) and lab manual
• Computer or Tablet with Respondus Lockdown browser installed
• Internet access
• Disposable lab coat
• Gloves (preferably nitrile) not vinyl
• Sharpies
• Pens/pencils/paper

Student Performance

COURSE OUTCOMES

Students are expected to complete all reading assignments, written assignments, quizzes and exams.  All assignments, as well as their due dates are noted on the course calendar.  It is the student’s responsibility to check the course calendar regularly, and complete al assignments by their due date.  If a student knows that he or she is going to be absent when an assignment is due, he/she needs to contact the course instructor to turn in the assignment early.  Laboratory assignments cannot be made up.  If a student misses a lab session, he/she needs to review that labs sessions and complete any questions that accompany the assignment.

Course Learning Objectives

Cognitive Objectives

After attending lecture, reading the assigned materials, and completing all assignments and activities for this course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the significance of the field of immunology in relation to sickness and health.
2. Discuss the study of immunity and the how the science began.
3. Compare and contrast antigens and the MHC antigens and the different classes.
4. Differentiate the external and internal defense mechanisms in the Innate immune system.
5. Describe the process of inflammation.
6. Differentiate the acute phase reactants and explain their significance during inflammation.
7. Compare and contrast the adaptive and innate immunity
8. Determine the classes of antibodies, their function, and clinical significance.
9. Explain the different types of serological testing and the principle of each type.
10. Draw a diagram of complement pathways and the
11. Interpret the function and clinical significance of cytokines and complement.
12. Examine the pathophysiology and laboratory tests used to diagnose hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, transplants and tumors.
13. Examine the pathophysiology and laboratory tests used to diagnose immunoproliferative, immunodeficiency, and viral diseases.
14. Depict the antigen and antibody response to viruses and the diagnostic use for the laboratory titers.
15. Describe automation in immunology and identify quality patient results.
16. Formulate a plan of action based on the troubleshooting scenarios presented.
17. Collaborate with students to analyze case studies.

Affective Objectives:

During this section, the students will exhibit the following professional behaviors, as evaluated in the Work Ethics component of this course:

18. The student will attend all lecture and laboratory sessions.
19. The student will perform all reading assignments, take his/her exams/quizzes, and complete all assigned didactic and laboratory activities independently, unless asked to work with a partner.
20. The student will demonstrate the honesty and integrity to perform these tasks, as expected, with emphasis on quality and timeliness.
21. The student will participate in discussions regarding honesty, integrity and responsibility, as they relate to legal and ethical issues in the clinical laboratory.
22. The student will demonstrate respect for his/her classmates, instructor, and all other students regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability.

Psychomotor Objectives:

After attending lecture and laboratory sessions and reading the assigned materials, the student will be able to:

23. Demonstrate knowledge of the vocabulary utilized in this/these section(s) by completing all study questions and other assigned learning activities.
24. Collaborate on classroom discussions and question/answer sessions.
25. Resolve case studies based on the information presented.
26. Complete all laboratory activities and answers questions pertinent to the completed laboratory exercises and assess for appropriate diagnosis based on findings.

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Grading Criteria

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DROPPING/WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES
No administrative drops/withdrawals will be initiated by program officials.  It is the responsibility of each student to drop or withdraw from a course. Students can drop a course via ACconnect, and must do so prior to the last day to drop/withdraw as posted on the Amarillo College Master Calendar. Students should be aware that failure to attend class does NOT result in being automatically dropped from a course, and WILL result in a grade of “F”. 

Students should be advised that they may repeat a MLAB course only one time, and may repeat no more than two courses while enrolled in the program. The term “repeat” shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, drop or an unsatisfactory grade from a class. Students who are forced to completely withdraw from the college during a given semester may re-apply for admission to the program. Once the student has actually begun the program, he/she must complete all MLAB major courses within 36 months.

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