Intro to Immunology (Biol 321/MCRO321)

Genome Science Building: Rm 1374

  1. Purpose of the course: to give students an understanding of not onlyHOW the immune system works, but also WHY the immune systemfunctions in the manner in which it does.
  1. INSTRUCTOR: Lorraine Cramer, Ph.D.
  2. Address:

6214 Marsico Hall

CB#7290

125 Mason Farm Road.

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Email:

1)Directions to Dr. Cramer’s office:

  1. My office is on the 6th floor of Marsico Hall. Marsico is on 125 Mason Farm Road (opposite the Ambulatory Care Center). We are on the southern most side of campus. There is a bus stop in front of the building and the NS/V route will drop you off and pick you up there.
  2. My office is in room 6214 (turn right out of the elevator bay, then left down the hallway). My office is at the far end of the hallway.
  3. There is a parking garage on Manning across from the hospital if you need to drive and park.
  4. Please feel free to make an appointment to come and talk with me..

2)I offer office hours from 2-3 Monday through Thursday. You MUST email me to schedule an appointment.

Email is the best way to get in touch with me.

  1. Information on class structure:
  2. A summer class is a very intensive course; class meets every dayfor two hours. Attendance is required (two days grace-it is up to you to get information from missed days as well as to let me know why you missed).
  1. Textbook: Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 4th edition, Abbas, Lichtman.
  1. We are going to cover most of the book. The purpose of the course is to understand the basics of the immune system.

1)We will be using the textbook as notes. Literally.

2)We will be assigning reading from the book as homework.

  1. Assignments:
  2. Poll Everywhere Question (10 points): Each student will post individual answers to questions.

1)For some questions, students will work in small teams to answer class questions. Points will be assigned on the number of correct answers out of total questions asked.

2)You will need to have a computer or access to the internet via phone, tablet, etc.

  1. One Peerwise question per week (10 points): We will be using Peerwise to write multiple choice questions for the information covered each week.

1)Questions will be due on Friday.

2)You will have to write a question, explain why the answer is correct AS WELL AS why the other answers are wrong.

3)Question will be graded on quality, difficulty and feedback of other student’s questions.

4)You will also be responsible for answering TWO other students questions, and commenting on their answers.

5)You get one point for posting a question and one point for commenting on another students question.

  1. Homework Assignment-Structural Throwdown: 20 pts.

1)Each small group will be assigned an immunological structure that you will display for the class.

2)Creativity, accuracy and detail will be rewarded!

3)There will be a grading rubric posted for class for group grading. It should demonstrate all structural features that contribute to the functionality of the molecule.

4)The homework will be judged by small groups and a team of experts (AKA graduate students from the Immunology Department).

  1. Quizzes and Exams
  2. There will be a midterm exam and the final exam (the University allows 3 hours for the final exam). The midterm is worth 100 points and the final will be worth 100 points. Immunology is a cumulative subject, so all information builds on past information.
  3. There will be two 10 point quizzes that will take 20 minutes in class.
  1. The UNC honor code
  2. I expect you to know and understand the UNC honor code. If you do not know or understand it, please go the following link and read the honor code carefully.
  1. No cell phones or other electronic devices will be allowed to be used during the quizzes or exams. If you are caught cheating, your exam will be taken and you will receive no credit and be put to the UNC Honor Court.
  1. Total points for class:

Total points:

Poll Everywhere questions 10 points

Peerwise questions 10 points

Group Project 20 points

2 Quizzes (10 points each) 20 points

Midterm100 points

Final exam100 points

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260 points

  1. GRADING AND GRADING POLICY:
  1. Grades will be based on percentage of total points.

94-100% A

90-93.99% A-

87-89.99% B+

84-86.99% B

80-83.99% B-

77-79.99% C+

74-76.99% C

70-73.99% C-

67-69.99% D+

64-66.99% D

60-63.99% D-

Below 60% Failing