BIO409 Immunology
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Genetics and Bioengineering
Lejla Mahmutović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to give students an understanding of the fundamental principles of immunology and their application; to developing an understanding of the human immune system and how it reacts and interacts with the environment.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Punt, J., Stranford, S. A., Jones, P. P., & Owen, J. A. (2019). Kuby Immunology (8th ed.). W. H. Freeman & Company. ISBN 9781464189784.
Additional Literature
Janeway's Immunobiology, Kenneth Murphy & Casey Weaver 2022, Taylor and Francis Group., New York and London, 10th edition Sompayrac, Lauren M. (2022). How the Immune System Works (7th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-89068-3. Abbas, Abul K., Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai & Sarah Henrickson. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 11th ed., Elsevier Health Sciences, 2025. ISBN 978-0-443-28358-1.Teaching Methods
This course employs teaching and learning methods including lecturing
Discussions and written assignments
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of basic concepts of immunology and scope of the course | Ch.1 |
| 2 | Innate Immunity: The First Lines of Defense; The Induced Response of Innate Immunity | Ch.2, Ch 3, Ch 4 |
| 3 | The Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Receptor Genes | Ch.6 |
| 4 | The Major Histocompatibility Complex | Ch.7 |
| 5 | Antigen Presentation to T-Lymphocytes; Quiz 1 | Ch.7, Ch. 8, Ch. 9 |
| 6 | T-Cell and B-Cell Activation, Differentiation, and Memory | Ch.10 , Ch.11 |
| 7 | Effector Responses: Antibody- and Cell-Mediated Immunity | Ch.12 |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | - |
| 9 | The Mucosal Immune System | Ch.13 |
| 10 | Integrated Dynamics of Innate and Adaptive Immunity | Ch.14 |
| 11 | Failures of Host Defense Mechanisms and Allergy and Allergic Diseases; Quiz 2 | Ch.15 |
| 12 | Autoimmunity and Transplantation; Manipulation of the Immune Response | Ch.16 |
| 13 | Infectious Diseases and Vaccines | Ch.17 |
| 14 | Immunodeficiency Diseases; Cancer and the Immune System | Ch.18, Ch.19 |
| 15 | Course overview | - |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO409.1 | Course | Wednesday 17:00 - 19:50 | B F1.8 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 13:30 | Research Center | By appointment |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 | Research Center | |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 14:00 | Research Center |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
In-term exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Mini assignment
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Quiz
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 3
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
42 hours ⏳ (14 week × 3 h)
Home study
42 hours ⏳ (14 week × 3 h)
In-term exam study
16 hours ⏳ (1 week × 16 h)
Final exam study
36 hours ⏳ (2 week × 18 h)
Mini assignment
6 hours ⏳ (2 week × 3 h)
Quiz
8 hours ⏳ (2 week × 4 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [BIO409] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| BIO409 | Immunology | 3 | 0 | 6 | Monday 15:00-17:50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | NS205 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Lejla Mahmutović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 11:30-13:30 By appointment Wednesday: 10:00-13:00 Thursday: 11:30-14:00 |
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| lhalilovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | - | Assistant E-mail | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | The goal of this course is to give students an understanding of the fundamental principles of immunology and their application; to developing an understanding of the human immune system and how it reacts and interacts with the environment. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Punt, J., Stranford, S. A., Jones, P. P., & Owen, J. A. (2019). Kuby Immunology (8th ed.). W. H. Freeman & Company. ISBN 9781464189784. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | This course employs teaching and learning methods including lecturing, discussions and written assignments | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Hybrid / blended | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Overview of basic concepts of immunology and scope of the course | Ch.1 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Innate Immunity: The First Lines of Defense; The Induced Response of Innate Immunity | Ch.2, Ch 3, Ch 4 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | The Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Receptor Genes | Ch.6 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | The Major Histocompatibility Complex | Ch.7 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Antigen Presentation to T-Lymphocytes; Quiz 1 | Ch.7, Ch. 8, Ch. 9 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | T-Cell and B-Cell Activation, Differentiation, and Memory | Ch.10 , Ch.11 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Effector Responses: Antibody- and Cell-Mediated Immunity | Ch.12 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | - | ||||||||
| Week 9 | The Mucosal Immune System | Ch.13 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Integrated Dynamics of Innate and Adaptive Immunity | Ch.14 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Failures of Host Defense Mechanisms and Allergy and Allergic Diseases; Quiz 2 | Ch.15 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Autoimmunity and Transplantation; Manipulation of the Immune Response | Ch.16 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Infectious Diseases and Vaccines | Ch.17 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Immunodeficiency Diseases; Cancer and the Immune System | Ch.18, Ch.19 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Course overview | - | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| In-term exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Mini assignment | 2 | 20 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz | 2 | 10 | 1,3 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 14 | 42 | Home study | 3 | 14 | 42 | |||
| In-term exam study | 16 | 1 | 16 | Final exam study | 18 | 2 | 36 | |||
| Mini assignment | 3 | 2 | 6 | Quiz | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 13/03/2026 | |||||||||