526-304 Principles of Immunology

At least 37.5 points of theory and 12.5 points of practical 200-level subjects from microbiology and immunology, biochemistry, pathology, physiology, anatomy, cell biology or genetics.

BBiomedSc students: 521-213 and 536-250.

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 basis of cell interactions in the immune response; and

• the basis of immune mechanisms underlying immunity to infection and autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity reactions, immunodeficiency diseases and transplant and tumour rejection.

The course will include coverage of 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.

Upon completion of this subject students will have an enhanced ability to:

• seek information from textbooks, scientific literature and computer-based sources;

• identify relevant issues and think critically about information so that broad principles and relevant evidence can be applied to problem solving;

• comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer, either orally or in writing; and

• effectively manage time to ensure attendance at lectures, tutorials and examinations.

A 1-hour mid-semester written examination (20%) and a 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (80%).

• A K Abbas et al., Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 4th edn, 2000.