| Module name | Medical Immunology (K2018) Immunology (K2023) |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 221O1122 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester IV (K2018) Semester III (K2023) |
| Person responsible for the module | drh. Muhammad Fadhlullah Mursalim, M.Kes., Ph.D. |
| Lecturers | 1. drh. Muhammad Fadhlullah Mursalim, M.Kes., Ph.D. 2. drh. Fedri Rell, M.Si. 3. drh. Zulfikri Mustakdir, M.Si. 4. A. Ninnong Renita Relatami, S.Pi., M.Si. 5. drh. Rian Hari Suharto, M.Sc. 6. drh. Elphan Augusta, M.Sc. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course covers the body’s response to external threats such as pathogenic microorganisms and parasites, and internal threats such as cancerous cells, including the formation and mechanisms of the immune system, disorders of the immune system, serological tests, the development and use of vaccines, with a focus on veterinary medicine. Relation to curriculum: This course integrates foundational knowledge of the immune system with clinical applications specific to veterinary medicine, preparing students to understand and address immunological challenges in animal health and disease across the veterinary curriculum. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (2×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case-based learning – Collaborative learning |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 90.67 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (26.67 hours) 2. Structured assignments (32 hours) 3. Independent study (32 hours) |
| Credit points | 2 credit points (equivalent to 3.02 ECTS) |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes and submit all assignments before the final exam. |
| Recommended prerequisites | Veterinary Biochemistry Basic Veterinary Physiology |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to accurately differentiate between healthy and sick animals across various species, especially aquatic and local endemic animals, using anatomical-physiological features, clinical signs, pathological changes, and laboratory diagnostic techniques based on immunological mechanisms. |
| Contents | 1. Scope and roles of immunology in veterinary medicine 2. Immune response: innate and adaptive immunity 3. Antigens and antibodies 4. Immune cells and organs, lymphocyte maturation, activation, and regulation 5. Major histocompatibility complex and mechanism of antigen processing and presentation 6. Immune evasion 7. Cytokines and complements 8. Immune tolerance and immune privilege 9. Vaccines and vaccinations 10. Immunology of oncogenic diseases 11. Autoimmunity and hypersensitivity reactions 12. Immunology of wound healing 13. Serologic reactions and testing 14. Immunity in fetuses and newborn animals |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Class participation 2. Quizzes 3. Assignments and projects 4. Theory examination |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Study and examination requirements: 1. Students must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts and 15 minutes before the examination starts. 2. Students must switch off all electronic devices during the offline classes. 3. Students must switch on the video camera during the online classes. 4. Students must inform the lecturer if they will not attend class due to sickness or other reasons. 5. Students must submit all class assignments before the deadline. 6. Students must attend the exam to receive a final grade. |
| Media employed | Videos and slide presentations |
| Reading list | 1. Sruti, L.A., Dahliatul, Q., Fidi, N.A.P.D., Indah A.A. 2021. Imunologi Veteriner. UB Press: Malang 2. Abbas, A.K., Andrew, H.L., Shiv, P. 2018. Cellular and Molecular Immunology 9th Edition. Elsevier 3. Owen, J.A., Jenni, P., Sharon, A.S. 2009. Kuby Immunology 7th Edition. W.H. Freeman and Company. 4. Tizard, I.R. 2018. Veterinary Immunology 10th Edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier 5. Parija, S. C. 2013. Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology. India: Elsevier Health Sciences 6. Punt, J., Stranford, S., Jones, P., Owen, J. 2018. Loose-leaf Version for Kuby Immunology. United States: W.H. Freeman. |