IMMU3102 - Molecular and Cellular Immunology

Faculty of Medicine - 6 credit points
HECS Band three
Fee band eleven
EFTSL: 0.125
When offered: Semester 2
Assumed knowledge: Intermediate biochemistry and molecular biology and genetics.
Prerequisites: IMMU 2101 or IMMU2001 or BMED 2807 or BMED2506 and 6CP of Intermediate units of study from Biochemistry, or Biology or Microbiology or Molecular Biology and Genetics or Pharmacology or Physiology.
Prohibitions: IMMU 3002, BMED 3003
Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Allison Abendroth

Classes: 3 lec, 1 tut, 1 prac/fortnight

Assessment: Progressive assessment: 40% includes practical assessment (lab quizzes/practical assignment), 2000w essay, tutorial presentation, Formal examination: 60% one 2hr exam.

Textbooks: Cellular and Molecular Immunology 5th edition 2003. AK Abbas & AH Lichtman, WB Saunders Company and / or Immunobiology -the immune system in health and disease 6th edition CA Janeway, P Travers, M Walport and M Shlomchik, Garland Press.

This study unit builds on the series of lectures that outlined the general properties of the immune system, effector lymphocytes and their functions, delivered in the core courses, IMMU 2101 - Introductory Immunology and BMED 2807 - Microbes & Body Defences (formerly IMMU 2001 and BMED 2506). In this unit the molecular and cellular aspects of the immune system are investigated in detail. We emphasise fundamental concepts to provide a scientific basis for studies of the coordinated and regulated immune responses that lead to elimination of infectious organisms. Guest lectures from research scientists, eminent in particular branches of immunological research are a special feature of the course. These provide challenging information from the forefront of research that will enable the student to become aware of the many components that come under the broad heading 'Immunology'. Three lectures (1 hour each) will be given each fortnight: 2 lectures in one week and one lecture the following week, for the duration of the course. This unit directly complements the unit "Immunology in human disease IMMU 3202" and students are strongly advised to undertake these study units concurrently.The completion of 6 CP of MBLG units of study is highly recommended. Concurrent study of IMMU 3202 Immunology in Human Disease is strongly recommended.