IMM3031 · Molecular and cellular immunology

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. You will explore innate immunity, lymphocyte development, antigen processing and presentation, adaptive cellular and humoral immunity, central and peripheral tolerance, and immune regulation. You will consolidate your skills in searching and critically reviewing the literature, in assignment writing, and in oral presentation.

Areas of study: Immunology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Evaluate the contributions of cells and molecules to the immune system;
2. Explain how the immune system responds to infection and disease;
3. Describe and distinguish how differing arms of the immune response are integrated and regulated;
4. Examine and compare the innate and adaptive immune systems and how these discriminate self from non-self;
5. Critically appraise experimental data, cutting edge technologies, and the immunological literature and demonstrate skills in oral and written communication.

Workload

• Three 1-hour lectures; • One 3-hour tutorial/directed learning session and • Six hours of self-directed learning per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.