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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side online course tells you about immune-based therapies by making use of antibodies leading to strategizing and developing vaccines. Furthermore, this course will educate you about immune deficiencies and methods of using therapies to cure cancer. After the completion of the 5-week programme, you will also be given a farewell.

Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side training is one of the four courses under the Fundamentals of Immunology Specialization. It is an online course offered by the well-known Rice University in collaboration with Coursera. It provides a piece of in-depth knowledge on the constant struggle between your immune system and potential health risks.
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The Highlights

Shareable certificate
100% online
14 hours course
Certificate by Rice University

Programme Offerings

Sharable certificate
Self-paced learning
course videos and readings
practice quizzes
Graded Assignments with peer feedback
graded Quizzes with feedback
Graded Programming Assignments
Farewell

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side Fee Structure

Course Duration	Estimated Study Time	Total Fees
1 Month	18 hours/week	₹4,038
3 Months	6 hours/week	₹8,076
6 Months	3 hours/week	₹12,115

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Only after finishing the necessary curriculum and passing the final exam will you be provided with the Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side certification by Coursera.

What you will learn

After completing the Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side certification syllabus you will learn how viral and cellular infections hinder the immune response and application of immune-based treatments, starting with the use of matched antibodies to treat the infection. Vaccine development functions and techniques of immunization will also be a part of your learning. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge to treat cancer by use of developed immune treatments like antibodies and CART cells.

Who it is for

Bio Medical EngineerPharmacistVeterinary DoctorBiotechnologist

If you have a strong interest in learning about the immune system and how it works, then the Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side certification course is for you. Both students and professionals in a variety of disciplines may find it useful. This course can be beneficial to and not limited to medical students:

Admission Details

You can start with the Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side classes by following the given steps:

Step 1: Browse the official URL https://www.coursera.org/learn/fundamentals-of-immunology-four-dueling-with-the-dark-side

Step 2: Click the Enrollment button on the website.

Step 3: Select the duration of the course and make the payment.

Step 4: You will receive a confirmation and welcome mail on your registered email id after which you can start your course

Application Details

Visit the official website and click on the enrollment option, then select the duration of the course and make the payment through any mode of your choice.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome Video
Lesson 1: Viral Structure and Function
Lesson 2: Enteroviruses
Lesson 3: Influenza
Lesson 4: Ebola
Lesson 5: Measles
Lesson 6: HIV

Reading

Course Study Guide

Practice Exercises

Lesson 1 Video Questions
Lesson 2 Video Questions
Lesson 3 Video Questions
Lesson 4 Video Questions
Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz

Videos

Lesson 1: Bacteria
Lesson 2: Fungi
Lesson 3: Unicellular Eukaryotes
Lesson 4: Helminth Parasites

Practice Exercises

Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz

Videos

Lesson 1: Passive Immunity
Lesson 2: Live Attenuated Vaccines
Lesson 3: Adjuvants
Lesson 4: Killed and Component Vaccines
Lesson 5: Lies Anti-vaxxers Tell

Practice Exercises

Graded Review Quiz: Weeks 1-3
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz

Videos

Lesson 1: Overview
Lesson 2: Lymphoid Deficiencies
Lesson 3: Myeloid Deficiencies

Practice Exercises

Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz

Videos

Origins of Cancer: Cancer as Anti-development
The Road to Malignancy
Interactions with the Immune System
Non-Cellular Immune Therapies
Cellular Immune Therapies

Practice Exercises

Graded Review Quiz: Weeks 4 and 5
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz

Video

Farewell Video

Practice Exercise

Final Exam

Evaluation process

To receive the Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side certification you will have to clear the final exam that is conducted at the end of the curriculum.

Instructors

Rice University, Houston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What topics are typically covered in the course?

The syllabus is divided into the duration of 5 weeks allotting different topics to each week namely viral strategies, pathogenic organisms, immune counterattack, immune deficiency, and cancer

2: How are the Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side certification course delivered?

This course is delivered through a combination of videos, readings and practice exercises/quizzes. After the completion of the syllabus, there will be a final exam conducted at the end.

3: Can I take this course online?

Yes, this course is hundred percent online where you will have access to videos and reading along with comfortable self-paced learning

4: What is the duration of this Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side online course?

It will take you approximately 14 hours to complete the course.

5: Where can I find this course?

This is a course provided by Rice University and you can find it on the official website of Coursera.