Fish and Shellfish Immunology

Course ID: M3301L19 

Credits: 3

Course Prerequisites: Biology; Aquaculture 

Course Description and Goals:

The aim of the course is to develop knowledge among students about the fish''s immune system, its interaction with fish pathogens and responses to stimulation and vaccines. Certain crustaceans will also be included. This knowledge is developed through lectures, group work, and written assignment submissions. 

1.General concepts in immunology-Fish immunology

2.Innate immunology

3.Adaptive immunity

4.The Evolution if immune system

5.Fish Leucocytes

6.Specific defence mechanism in fish

7.Ontogeny of fish immune system

8.Fish Lymphocytes: B cells and T cells responses

9.Fish Immunogloblin (Antibody)

10.Cell-mediated Immune response

11.Immunological memory and tolerance

12.Stress and immune response

13.Defence mechanisms in shellfish

14.Defence mechanisms in crustaceans

15.Immunostimulants

16.Aquatic vaccine and vaccinology

17.Aquatic vaccination deliver methods and adjuvants 

Schedule Type:  

Lecturing; the lecture performs oral presentation to deliver information on each subject. Use PowerPoint to present lecture information with key words, concepts, figures and images or videos.