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Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 16 hours
  • Course by Rice University
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About

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. This is the first leg of a three-part journey through the defenses your body uses to keep you healthy. In this part we hope to give you the vocabulary and concepts you need to interact with the medical community and to provide them in a context that makes them memorable. Fundamentals of Immunology introduces students to the basic functions of the adaptive and innate immune systems. The early lectures survey cells, tissues and organs using metaphors, cartoons and models to improve understanding and retention. After describing the form, function, origin and varieties of antibodies, subsequent lectures provide details on the mechanism of the generation of variation. The course provides animations of gene rearrangement and class switching and descriptions of affinity maturation correlated with detailed physical models of antibody structure. The final lecture reviews these concepts in anatomical context. Testing employs multiple choice questions testing facts, concepts, and application of principles. Questions may refer to diagrams, drawing and photographs used in lecture and reproduced in the outline. What You'll Learn: The difference between adaptive and innate immune systems, the characteristics of various pathogens that they protect you from and the overall strategies employed in this protection. The detailed structure of antibodies and related immunoglobulin receptors, the characteristics and function of the different antibody classes and the mechanism for producing both the recognition regions and stem regions.  Finally, how these structures are coded for in the DNA and expressed in the B cells.

Modules

Welcome

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  • Welcome

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  • Course Information and Syllabus
  • Course Outline
  • Pre-Course Survey

Lesson 1- Introduction

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  • Context

Lesson 2 - Staying Healthy

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Lesson 3 - Pathogen Varieties

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Lesson 4 - Pathogen Recognition

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Lesson 5 - Words of Advice

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Lesson 6 - Metaphors of Power Politics

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Lesson 7 - Innate Versus Defensive Responses

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Lesson 1 - Terminology

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Lesson 2 - Hematopoiesis

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Lesson 3 - Myeloid Granulocytes

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Lesson 4 - Myleolid Antigen Presenting Cells

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Lesson 5 - Lymphocytes

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Lesson 6 - Primary Organs

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Lesson 7 - Lymph: Fluid, Vessels and Nodes

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Lesson 8 - Other Secondary and Tertiary Organs

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Lesson 9 - Final Issues

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Lesson 1 - Basic Considerations

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Lesson 2 - Inflammation

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Lesson 3 - Innate Targeting of Pathogens

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Lesson 4 - Myeloid Cell Function

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Lesson 5 - Innate and Adaptive Immunity Compared

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Lesson 1 - Context

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Lesson 2 - The Immunoglobulin superfamily

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Lesson 3 - Form and Function

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Lesson 4 - Immunoglobulin Classes

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Lesson 5 - Specific Ig Types

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Lesson 6 - Immunoglobulins in Action

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Lesson 7 - Fc Biological Activity

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Lesson 8 - The B Cell Receptor

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Lesson 9 - Monoclonal Antibodies

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Lesson 1 - Uniqueness of the System

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Lesson 2 - Scale and Models

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Lesson 3 - Gene to RNA to Protein

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Lesson 4 - Light Chain Gene Expression

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Lesson 5 - Heavy Chain Gene Expression

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Lesson 6 - Rearrangement in Developmental Context

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Lesson 7 - Recombination Signal Sequence Structure

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Lesson 8 - Mechanism Details

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Lesson 9 - Commitment to a Definite CDR

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Lesson 10 - Generation of Antibody Diversity

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Lesson 11 - Class Switching

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Lesson 12 - Synthesis and Secretion

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Lesson 1 - B Cell Maturation: Details and Review

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Lesson 2 - Initial Steps in Bone Marrow: Review

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Lesson 3 - Activation: Thymus Independent

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Lesson 4 - Primary and Secondary Responses: T cells

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Lesson 5 - Anatomical and Histological Context

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Lesson 6 - Affinity Maturation

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Lesson 7 - Final Decisions

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Lesson 8 - Regulation

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Final

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  • Final Exam Review
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Auto Summary

Embark on an enlightening journey with "Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function," a comprehensive course designed to deepen your understanding of the immune system. This course is the first installment in a three-part specialization focused on building a robust knowledge base in immunology, perfect for professionals in the Science & Engineering domain. Led by expert instructors, this course blends engaging metaphors, cartoons, and models to introduce the critical functions of both adaptive and innate immune systems. Early lectures cover the cells, tissues, and organs involved in immunity, while subsequent sessions delve into the intricate details of antibody structures, their generation, and variation. You will gain insights into gene rearrangement, class switching, and affinity maturation, all illustrated through detailed animations and physical models. Throughout this course, you will learn to distinguish between adaptive and innate immune responses, understand the diverse pathogens they combat, and explore the sophisticated strategies employed by the immune system. By the end of the course, you will have mastered the detailed structure and function of various antibodies, their genetic coding, and expression in B cells. With a duration of 960 minutes, this professional-level course is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their interaction with the medical community and solidify their immunology knowledge. Available through Coursera’s Starter subscription, it offers a flexible and accessible path to mastering the foundational concepts of immunology. Join us to gain the vocabulary and context needed to navigate the fascinating world of immune defenses.

Alma Moon Novotny, Ph.D.
Instructor

Alma Moon Novotny, Ph.D.