NOC | Immunology

Course abstract

The course will provide basic knowledge of Immunology for UG students in the field of Life Science and Biotechnology. The course introduces students to a wide range of topics in immunology starting from cells of immune system, innate and adaptive immune systems, humoral immunity, antibody structure and function, basic immunological techniques, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity and vaccine production. The course is well balanced with the basics of immunology as well as advanced topics delivered easily for UG students in particular.

Course Instructor

Prof.SUDIP KUMAR GHOSH

Prof. Sudip Kumar Ghosh is a Professor and former Head of theDepartment of Biotechnology and Prof-in-Charge, Advanced Laboratory for Plant Genetic Engineering, IIT Kharagpur. With a Bachelor degree in Chemistry major and Master degree in Biochemistry, Dr. Ghosh joined the Department of Biochemistry, Bose Institute, as a PhD student in Biochemistry. After his doctoral studies, he did his post doctorate from Harvard University, Boston, USA specializing in Immunology and Molecular Cell Biology. He was a visiting scientist in Harvard University, Boston, USA and visiting faculty in Boston University, Boston, USA. He has joined IIT kharagpur in the year 2000. He is teaching Immunology and Immunotechnology to B.Tech and M. Tech Students respectively since 2001 at the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Kharagpur. Dr. Ghosh has acquired theoretical knowledge, technical skill and research experience in the fields of Cell and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Biochemistry. He is a fellow of West Bengal Science Academy.
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Prof. AGNEYO GANGULY

Prof. AgneyoGanguly is an Assistant Professor in Department of Biotechnology, IIT Kharagpur since 2013 and is teaching Immunology for UG students for last 5 years. Dr. Agneyo Ganguly did his PhD in Biochemistry from Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB, CSIR), Kolkata in 2008. Dr. Ganguly did his postdoctoral research in Biozentrum, Switzerland (2008-2011) and University of Muenster, Germany (2011-2013) and has several publications in International peer reviewed journals.
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Teaching Assistant(s)

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Course Duration : Jul-Oct 2021

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Syllabus

Enrollment : 20-May-2021 to 02-Aug-2021

Exam registration : 17-Jun-2021 to 17-Sep-2021

Exam Date : 23-Oct-2021

Enrolled

4903

Registered

740

Certificate Eligible

524

Certified Category Count

Gold

Silver

111

Elite

229

Successfully completed

180

Participation

142

Success

Elite

Silver

Gold

Legend

AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75 AND FINAL SCORE >=40
BASED ON THE FINAL SCORE, Certificate criteria will be as below:
>=90 - Elite + Gold
75-89 -Elite + Silver
>=60 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed

Final Score Calculation Logic

Assignment Score = Average of best 8 out of 12 assignments.
Final Score(Score on Certificate)= 75% of Exam Score + 25% of Assignment Score
Note:We have taken best assignment score from both July 2020 and July 2021 courses

Immunology - Toppers list

Top 1 % of Certified Candidates