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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

With advanced topics based on cutting-edge research results, The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 programme by edX explores the fundamentals of immunology in detail. It is a four-week course with Medicine as its core subject. Moreover, this online course is taught in English and has a self-paced learning module.

EdX’s programme on The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 consists of five lectures of 90 minutes each. Beginning with introductory subjects, it slowly dives into the core immunology subjects from the second week onwards. This way, this introductory course comprehensively covers the mechanisms of the immune system and the history of immunology.

This online programme provides an in-depth understanding of immunology and the different mechanisms involved, candidates interested in immunology and life-science can benefit immensely by enrolling.

Moreover, Osaka University provides The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 course by edX with experienced instructors. Students can also opt for a verified certificate by paying the necessary fee.

The Highlights

Online programme
An introductory course in Biology & Life Sciences
Real-life examples
Advanced courses
Expert-driven syllabus
Verified course completion certificate
Self-paced learning
Video transcripts
Practice questions
Demonstrations
Video-based lectures
Four-week course
Interviews
Video transcripts

Programme Offerings

Advanced courses
Verified Course Completion Certificate
discussions
Demonstrations
Lectures
Video transcripts
Real-life Examples
Expert-driven curriculum
Researches

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4080	yes	Osaka University, Osaka

You can also earn a verified certificate for Rs. 4,080.
Interested candidates can avail The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 course for free.

Immune System course: New Developments in Research- Part 1 fee structure

Course	Fee
The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1	Free
The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 (with certificate)	Rs. 4,080

Eligibility Criteria

Knowledge of basic Biology is needed to pursue The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 course by edX.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 programme by edX covers the following topics in-depth:

Two major types of immune reactions
Mechanisms of innate immunity
How adaptive immune system cells are involved in autoimmune cancers
Reaction mechanisms of vaccines
Intestinal barriers functions
Names and functions of major molecules involved in innate immunity
About commensal bacteria and its roles
Various functions unique immune cells perform in the intestinal mucosa

Who it is for

BiochemistBiochemical EngineerDoctorScientist

Candidates interested in immunology and life-sciences are encouraged to apply for The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 course by edX.

Admission Details

Follow the instructions below to apply for The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 programme by edX:

Step 1: Visit the course page of edX here: https://www.edx.org/course/the-immune-system-new-developments-in-research-par and check the next available date for joining.

Step 2: After checking the course offerings, click on the ‘Enroll’ tab at the top of the course page to reach the online registration page.

Step 3: You can either use your mail address or register with your Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn account.

Step 4: On successful registration, you can start learning from the date mentioned on the page and complete the course.

Application Details

Learners of The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 online programme need not fill out any application form for admission. Details used to register with edX are sufficient for the application process.

The Syllabus

What is the immune system?
Players act in the immune system
How various types of immune cells work in the immune system?

Innate Immunity- Pathogen Recognition by Innate Immunity
- Mechanism of innate immunity
- Interaction between innate immunity and adaptive immunity

Pattern recognition receptors

Innate Immunity - Disorder-specific M2 Macrophages
- Functions of macrophages
- Recent topics in the research for various types of M2 macrophages

Innate Immunity - Understanding and Manipulation of the NLRP3-inflammasome
- Colchicine inhibits activation of the NLRP3-inflammasome
- Autophagy limits activation of the NLRP3-inflammasome

Identification of regulatory T (Treg) cells
FoxP3 is a Treg specific transcription factor, and it controls IL-2 production
Treg-targeting cancer immunotherapy

Adaptive Immunity 2 - Immune Regulatory Mechanisms through B Cell AxisAnti-inflammatory functions by B cell
- Regulatory function of plasmablasts to suppress Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE)
- Essential signaling factors in B cells for IL-10 production

Adaptive Immunity 2 - Vaccine & Immunological Memory

What is vaccine (vaccination)?
What is immunological memory?
What are the issues in the research for immunological memory?

Barrier functions of epithelial cells
Intestinal environmental factors
Unique immune cells in the intestinal mucosa

Instructors

Osaka University, Osaka Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the weekly study requirement for the course?

Students need to dedicate at least 4-6 hours of learning to complete this course in four weeks.

2: Can I join the course if I come from a commerce background?

To study The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 programme by edX, candidates need to have a basic understanding of biology.

3: Are there other courses I can learn from?

The programme Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 by edX is the first part of the Immune System sequel by edX. Interested students can continue their learning process by registering for the other courses in the series.

4: How many instructors teach the course?

EdX’s The Immune System: New Developments in Research- Part 1 course is taught by five instructors from the Osaka University.