Overview
This unit aims to introduce you to some fundamental aspects of immunology. It reviews the normal immune response to foreign antigens and how it provides defence against microorganisms, and also the pathogenesis and diagnosis of disorders associated with an excessive, defective or unwarranted immune response. Disorders discussed include autoimmune diseases, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Chow Sek Chuen
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Chow Sek Chuen
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Describe the normal function, regulation and anatomy of the immune system and how it provides defence against microorganisms;
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of pathogenesis of disorders of the immune system and strategies for immunosuppression and immunopotentiation to correct these disorders;
3.
Apply principles of immunological techniques used in diagnostic and research laboratories;
4.
Demonstrate advanced scientific report writing and team work skills.
Teaching approach
Enquiry-based learning
Assessment
1 - Mid Semester test
2 - Lab reports
3 - Assignment - essay
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Laboratories
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources