BIOLOGY Course: 2nd BLOCK 5: Self-defense of organisms. Immunology and its applications.
CONTENTS: The current concept of immunity. The immune system. Nonspecific internal defenses. Specific immunity. Characteristics. Types: cellular and humoral. Responsible cells. Mechanism of action of the immune response. Immunological memory. Antigens and antibodies. Structure of antibodies. Forms of action. Its role in the immune response. Natural and artificial or acquired immunity. Serums and vaccines. Its importance in the fight against infectious diseases. Dysfunctions and differences in the immunologic system. Allergies and immunodeficiencies. AIDS and its effects on the immune system. Immune system and cancer. Monoclonal antibodies and genetic engineering. Organ transplantation and rejection problems. Ethical reflection on organ donation.
Crit.BI.5.1. Develop the current concept of immunity. FCTC
Crit.BI.5.2. Distinguish between nonspecific and specific immunity by differentiating their respective cells. FCTC-CCL
Crit.BI.5.3. Discriminate between primary and secondary immune responses. FCTC
Crit.BI.5.4. Identify the structure of antibodies. FCTC-CCL
Crit.BI.5.5. Differentiate the types of antigen-antibody reaction. FCTC
Crit.BI.5.6. Describe the main methods to achieve or enhance immunity. FCTC
Crit.BI.5.7. Investigate the relationship between immune system dysfunctions and some common pathologies. FCTC
Crit.BI.5.8. Argue and value the advances of Immunology in improving people's health. FCTC-CSC-CCL
Est.BI.5.8.1. Recognizes and values the applications of Immunology and genetic engineering for the production of monoclonal antibodies.
Est.BI.5.8.2. Describe the problems associated with organ transplantation by identifying the cells that act. It classifies the types of transplants, relating the advances in this area with the future impact on organ donation.