DEFENCE SYSTEMS INTERNAL
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Basic knowledge about: Hystology, Cytology, Cell biology;Animal phylogenesis.
Written test that takes into account the accuracy and completeness of the provided answers.
The final evaluation is based on the result of the written test and of the reports produced during the course.
-knowledge and methods necessary to study and analyze the processes associated with immunity
- analysis about evolution of the main mechanisms of immunity as determined throughout the animal phylogenesis.
- the state of the art regarding the greatest scientific interests about immunology compared with the discussion of recent and relevant scientific articles.
Utcomes:
-Knowledge related to the contents of the course and acquisition of correct scientific and technical terminology.
The immune system; Self /non-self recognition (mechanisms); Innate and acquired immunity; Origin of the immune system in Porifera and Cnidarians (basal taxon); Immune responses in Nematodes and Annelids (animals with large body cavities); Immune responses in hirudineans and molluscs ("parenchymatous" animals); Immune responses in arthropods and in particular in Insects; Immune responses in Echinoderms and in ascidiaans (Deuterostomi); immune responses in vertebrates. Innate and acquired immune responses and "immune memory".
Insights on immune responses in animal models: Caenorhabditis elegans; Hirudo medicinalis; Drosophila melanogaster; Botryllus shlosseri.
Insights on immune responses in invertebrate animal models of commercial and health interest: crustaceans, bivalves, amphibians.
The immune system; Self / non-self recognition; The receptor system; The non-self (danger signals: pathogens and damage); Innate and acquired immunity; Cells and molecules in the immune responses; Invertebrates and Vertebrates; Origin of the immune system in Porifera and Cnidarians (basal taxon); Immune responses in Nematodes and Annelids (animals with large body cavities); Immune responses in hirudineans and molluscs ("parenchymatous" animals); Immune responses in arthropods and in particular in Insects; The immune responses in Echinoderms and in ascidians (Deuterostomi); immune responses in vertebrates. Innate and acquired immune responses and "memory". Insights on immune responses in animal models: Caenorhabditis elegans; Hirudo medicinalis; Drosophila melanogaster; Botryllus shlosseri. Insights on immune responses in invertebrate of commercial and health interest: crustaceans, bivalves, amphibians.
Not adopting a specific texts but the material used for the lessons and the articles are provided by the teacher.
Conventional through theoretical lessons with PPT presentations;
In addition: discussion of articles (group work) and the presentation of reports (individual work).
Students can contact the teacher by e-mail to arrange for day and reception hours.