Podcast
Questions and Answers
What should students avoid doing during lectures?
What should students avoid doing during lectures?
What are the office hours for Prof Fulvio D’Acquisto?
What are the office hours for Prof Fulvio D’Acquisto?
Who is the Senior Lecturer in Cancer Immunology?
Who is the Senior Lecturer in Cancer Immunology?
What is the essential information indicated in the slides?
What is the essential information indicated in the slides?
Signup and view all the answers
How can students request special permission regarding mobile phone use?
How can students request special permission regarding mobile phone use?
Signup and view all the answers
Where is Prof Fulvio D’Acquisto's office located?
Where is Prof Fulvio D’Acquisto's office located?
Signup and view all the answers
What must students do to book a tutorial with Prof Fulvio D’Acquisto?
What must students do to book a tutorial with Prof Fulvio D’Acquisto?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a resource for obtaining answers to questions posted by students?
What is a resource for obtaining answers to questions posted by students?
Signup and view all the answers
What symptom does the patient experience when consuming certain foods?
What symptom does the patient experience when consuming certain foods?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an external factor that triggers the patient's allergic reaction?
What is an external factor that triggers the patient's allergic reaction?
Signup and view all the answers
Which food should the patient specifically avoid to manage her allergy?
Which food should the patient specifically avoid to manage her allergy?
Signup and view all the answers
What precaution should the patient take when selecting food items?
What precaution should the patient take when selecting food items?
Signup and view all the answers
What aspect of the problem is being addressed in the case study?
What aspect of the problem is being addressed in the case study?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a potential consequence if the patient does not avoid her triggers?
What is a potential consequence if the patient does not avoid her triggers?
Signup and view all the answers
The course content suggests that passing the exam does not require knowledge from which part?
The course content suggests that passing the exam does not require knowledge from which part?
Signup and view all the answers
Which statement accurately reflects the body's response as described?
Which statement accurately reflects the body's response as described?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary effect of protein-rich fluid moving into extravascular tissues?
What is the primary effect of protein-rich fluid moving into extravascular tissues?
Signup and view all the answers
What is one of the intended learning outcomes of the immunology course?
What is one of the intended learning outcomes of the immunology course?
Signup and view all the answers
Which component is included in the roadmap of the immunology lectures?
Which component is included in the roadmap of the immunology lectures?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are case studies important in the context of the lecture?
Why are case studies important in the context of the lecture?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens to red blood cells when small vessels are packed due to stasis?
What happens to red blood cells when small vessels are packed due to stasis?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following concepts is NOT covered in the intended learning outcomes of the course?
Which of the following concepts is NOT covered in the intended learning outcomes of the course?
Signup and view all the answers
What could be an advantage of using figures in learning about immunology?
What could be an advantage of using figures in learning about immunology?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the expected outcome if the immune system is absent?
What is the expected outcome if the immune system is absent?
Signup and view all the answers
What aspect of immunology will be covered in the section on physiology and pathology?
What aspect of immunology will be covered in the section on physiology and pathology?
Signup and view all the answers
What information regarding case studies is emphasized for passing the exam?
What information regarding case studies is emphasized for passing the exam?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a recommended precaution for a patient with allergies mentioned in the document?
Which of the following is a recommended precaution for a patient with allergies mentioned in the document?
Signup and view all the answers
In the section on therapies and treatments, which potential focus is mentioned?
In the section on therapies and treatments, which potential focus is mentioned?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main subject of the Immunology Course as introduced in Lecture 1?
What is the main subject of the Immunology Course as introduced in Lecture 1?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following topics is least likely to be included in the physiology and pathology section?
Which of the following topics is least likely to be included in the physiology and pathology section?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of allergy test is referenced in the physiology and pathology section?
What type of allergy test is referenced in the physiology and pathology section?
Signup and view all the answers
What should patients specifically avoid to manage their allergy according to the information given?
What should patients specifically avoid to manage their allergy according to the information given?
Signup and view all the answers
What is one potential issue with current treatments for allergies mentioned in the lecture?
What is one potential issue with current treatments for allergies mentioned in the lecture?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the main topics covered in the upcoming assessments for the Immunology course?
What are the main topics covered in the upcoming assessments for the Immunology course?
Signup and view all the answers
What will happen if a student scores below 40% on their average mark?
What will happen if a student scores below 40% on their average mark?
Signup and view all the answers
What aspect of immune response does the course aim to address in future sections?
What aspect of immune response does the course aim to address in future sections?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it mentioned that students don't need to learn about the case study to pass the exam?
Why is it mentioned that students don't need to learn about the case study to pass the exam?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the course's assessment structure consist of?
What does the course's assessment structure consist of?
Signup and view all the answers
What area requires ongoing research due to lacking current solutions?
What area requires ongoing research due to lacking current solutions?
Signup and view all the answers
In terms of immunology research, what is essential for understanding the immune system?
In terms of immunology research, what is essential for understanding the immune system?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Course Information
- Professor: Fulvio D’Acquisto
- Room: 1056
- Office Hours: Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm & Wednesday 1:30-3:30 pm - by appointment only
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.affectiveimmunology.com
Lecturers
- Dr Robert Busch - Senior Lecturer
- Email: [email protected]
- Dr Yolanda Calle-Patino - Senior Lecturer
- Email: [email protected]
Lecture Format and Content
- Slides contain bolded red text which is essential for the exam
- Figures contain important information and may be part of the assessment
- The study notes are divided into 7 sections
- Case study
- What is the problem?
- Solutions to the problem
- Physiology and pathology
- Therapies and treatments
- Unmet Needs
- The future ahead
Assessment
- The course uses two class tests which are equally weighted at 50% each.
- The Autumn class test covers material from the autumn term
- The Spring class test covers material from the spring term
- Each test will be 90 minutes long and will include multiple choice and true/false questions
- Students must attempt all components of the assessment
- To pass the course, students must obtain an average mark of at least 40%.
- If the average mark is below 40%, the student will have to resit the coursework or the class test that they failed.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your understanding of the Affective Immunology course taught by Professor Fulvio D’Acquisto. This quiz covers essential lecture content, including case studies, physiology, therapies, and future trends in the field. Be prepared for both class tests and ensure you grasp the key concepts!