對基本免疫學理論的介紹，包括生物體防禦系統與病原之間的關係與交互作用，及防禦系統的功能性缺陷等，透過對免疫學的了解，以培育對經濟動物、伴侶動物及人類健康維持的能力。

An introduction to basic immunology theory, including the relationship and interaction between the organism's defense system and pathogens, as well as the functional defects of the defense system, etc., through the understanding of immunology, to cultivate the ability to maintain the health of economic animals, companion animals and humans.

課程將介紹基礎的免疫系統及其功能，包含先天性及適應性免疫反應、B淋巴細胞與T淋巴細胞之產生、免疫作用機轉、及免疫系統與健康和疾病之關聯等四大部分。首先介紹免疫系統之細胞、器官及先天性免疫系統，其次說明抗原、抗體、免疫球蛋白基因組成、抗原抗體反應、補體、主要組織相容複合體、抗原呈現、T細胞及B細胞之成熟、活化及分化等主題。課程後半則討論細胞激素、白血球活化及移動、細胞性毒殺反應、過敏反應、免疫耐受性及自體免疫。最後則探討移植、感染、疫苗、AIDS及癌症等與免疫反應之關聯。本課程適合修習過「組織學」、「生物化學」及「細胞生物學」的同學選修。授課方式以 powerpoint 講解大綱，同學必須閱讀英文教科書，並分組提問、討論與口頭報告。成績由多方面考核，包括準時出席、隨堂作答、小組參與、口頭報告、自發學習、小考、期中考及期末考。

The course will introduce the basic immune system and its functions, including innate and adaptive immune responses, the production of B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes, immune function mechanisms, and the relationship between the immune system and health and disease. Firstly, the cells, organs and innate immune system of the immune system are introduced, followed by topics such as antigens, antibodies, immunoglobulin gene composition, antigen-antibody reaction, complement, major histocompatibility complex, antigen presentation, maturation, activation and differentiation of T cells and B cells. The second half of the course discusses cytokines, leukocyte activation and movement, cellular toxic reactions, allergic reactions, immune tolerance and autoimmunity. Finally, the relationship between transplantation, infection, vaccines, AIDS, cancer, etc. and immune response will be discussed. This course is suitable for students who have studied "Histology", "Biochemistry" and "Cell Biology". The teaching method uses powerpoint to explain the outline. Students must read English textbooks and ask questions, discuss and give oral reports in groups. Achievements are assessed in many aspects, including attendance on time, answering questions in class, group participation, oral presentations, spontaneous learning, quizzes, midterm exams and final exams.

1. Veterinary Immunology, Ian R. Tizard, 10th edition. Paperback ISBN: 9780323523493, eBook ISBN: 9780323523486, https://www.elsevier.com/books/veterinary-immunology/tizard/978-0-323-52349-3
2. Basic Immunology, Abul Abbas, Andrew Lichtman, Shiv Pillai, 7th edition. Paperback ISBN: 9780443105197, eBook ISBN: 9780443105500. https://www.elsevier.com/books/basic-immunology/abbas/978-0-443-10519-7

1. Veterinary Immunology, Ian R. Tizard, 10th edition. Paperback ISBN: 9780323523493, eBook ISBN: 9780323523486, https://www.elsevier.com/books/veterinary-immunology/tizard/978-0-323-52349-3
2. Basic Immunology, Abul Abbas, Andrew Lichtman, Shiv Pillai, 7th edition. Paperback ISBN: 9780443105197, eBook ISBN: 9780443105500. https://www.elsevier.com/books/basic-immunology/abbas/978-0-443-10519-7