🎯 Course Objectives
Understand the fundamentals of the immune system: Identify the components and mechanisms of innate and adaptive immune responses.
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Differentiate between the various types of antibodies: Study their structure, properties, and roles in immune defense.
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Acquire skills in immunological diagnostic techniques: Including ELISA, RIA, and antigen-antibody interactions.
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Apply immunological concepts in the food industry: For detecting biological contaminants and assessing food safety through immune-based methods.
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Analyze the relationship between nutrition and immunity: Understand how certain dietary components (e.g., vitamins, probiotics) affect immune function.
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Develop critical thinking and practical skills: Through case studies and hands-on use of modern diagnostic tools.
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Raise awareness of microbial food risks: And the immune system’s role in protecting against them.