This course will teach the biology of the Immune system and apply this knowledge to an understanding of human disease and basic immunological research. In a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials, it will provide a fundamental understanding of the immune response in its entirety, then build on this foundation to study the application of immunological knowledge to human disease (autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, allergy, neoplasia), how the immune system can be manipulated by directed therapeutics, how changes that accompany immunologic disease can be measured in the diagnostic laboratory, and how knowledge of the immune system can be extended by basic research. The course will help achieve an academic understanding of the immune system for future practice in the biological sciences including medicine (where the foundation principles in this course will be invaluable) or as a prelude to applied research into human disease, including animal models.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of how the immune system normally responds to infection.
- Apply knowledge and incorporate principles to show how aberrations in immuno-regulation underlie autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, allergy and cancer.
- Explain how such aberrations can be measured in the laboratory and potentially corrected by directed therapeutics.
- Acquire, analyse and interpret experimental data on research in immunology.
- Critically evaluate the current literature to assimilate views on the latest findings.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:- Presentation of summary topics in tutorials (LO 5, 10%)
- Flow cytometry assignment (LO 1-4, 10%)
- Presentation of journal article (LO 5, 10%)
- On-line MCQs (LO 1-4, 10%)
- Written examination (LO 1-4, 60%)
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Workload
Two to three lectures / seminars per week.One 3-hour flow cytometry practical
One tutorial most weeks (two will include assessment presentations)
In addition, the course requires a substantial number of self-assigned (i.e. non-contact) hours.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Janeway - Immunobiology (9th edition)Assumed Knowledge
Recommended Course: BIOL3141Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4830 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $6420 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8677 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | View |