Principles of Immunology

Subject MIIM30002 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 lectures (three a week)
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: B. Science students:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
B. Biomedicine students (2009 on):
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
B. Biomed. Sci. students (pre 2009):
Subject
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Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: The 200 level prerequisite subjects should have provided a solid background in Microbiology and Immunology. An understanding of the molecules, genes and biology of the cell is important.
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website:

http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Andrew Brooks, Dr Sumone Chakravarti

Contact

Dr Sumone Chakravarti

sumonec@unimelb.edu.au

Assoc. Prof. Andrew Brooks

agbrooks@unimelb.edu.au

Administrative Coordinator:

Ms Corliss Chan

corlissc@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This subject will describe the development, function and regulation of cells of the immune system; immunoglobulins; cytokines; immunological mechanisms operating in immunity to infectious disease; autoimmunity; hypersensitivity; and transplantation and tumour immunology.
Objectives: By the completion of the course the students should understand and be able to describe:

  • the development, function and regulation of cells of the immune system;
  • the relationship between structure and function of antibodies;
  • the molecular and cellular basis of T cell recognition;
  • the molecular and cellular basis of innate immune responses;
  • the basis of immune mechanisms underlying immunity to infection and autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity reactions, immunodeficiency diseases and transplant and tumour rejection.
Assessment:

  • 2 X 50 min written examinations held at around Week 5 and Week 10 of semester (2 X 15%)

  • A 2 hour written examination held in the examination period (70%)
Prescribed Texts: Cellular and Molecular Immunology (A K Abbas and A H Lichtman.), 6th edn, UPDATED 2009
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:

  • the ability to interpret scientific literature and interpret data from electronic databases.
  • the capacity to integrate knowledge across disciplines.
  • the ability to comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer.
Notes:

This subject is available to students enrolled in the:

Pre-2008 B. Sc
Pre-2008 B. Biomed. Sc. (Stream 7).
NG B. Sc.
NG B. Biomed

Students enrolled in the BSc (pre-2008 BSc), BASc or a combined BSc course will receive science credit for the completion of this subject.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Science
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Animal Cell Biology (specialisation of Cell and Developmental Biology major)
Biomedical Biotechnology (specialisation of Biotechnology major)
Biotechnology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)
Cell Biology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)
Defence and Disease
Genetics
Immunology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)
Microbiology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)
Microbiology, Infection and Immunology
Science credit subjects* for pre-2008 BSc, BASc and combined degree science courses
Related Breadth Track(s): Microbiology and immunology

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