IMM3031 - Molecular and cellular immunology

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Overview

This unit examines, in depth, the cells and molecules of the immune system and how their functions are integrated to form an effective immune system that can fight infection. Areas covered include innate immunity, lymphocyte development, antigen processing and presentation, adaptive cellular and humoral immunity, central and peripheral tolerance, and … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit examines, in depth, the cells and molecules of the immune system and how their functions are integrated to form an effective immune system that can fight infection. Areas covered include innate immunity, lymphocyte development, antigen processing and presentation, adaptive cellular and humoral immunity, central and peripheral tolerance, and immune regulation. Skills will also be developed in searching and critically reviewing the literature, in assignment writing, and in oral presentation.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Kim Murphy

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Mark Wright

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Evaluate the contributions of cells and molecules to the immune system;

Demonstrate how the immune system responds to infection and disease;

Describe and distinguish how differing arms of the immune response are integrated and regulated;

Define and compare the innate and adaptive immune systems and how these discriminate self from non-self;

Critically appraise experimental data, cutting edge technologies, and the immunological literature and demonstrate skills in oral and written communication.

Assessment summary

Tutorials: 20%
MCQs: 30%
Peerwise: 10%
Assignment 1: 25%
Assignment 2: 15%

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Immunology