ANU - STUDYAT - Molecular Immunology

Offered By:	Biology Teaching and Learning and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Academic Career:	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject:	Biology
Offered in:	Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value:	6 units
Course Description:	The antigen-specific immune response will be considered in depth. The course will cover aspects of: Development and differentiation of B and T lymphocytes Antigen processing and presentation Lymphocyte activation and immune regulation. Topics for further study will be selected from: Immunotherapy Autoimmunity Transplantation Immunodeficiency Mucosal immunity Lymphoproliferative diseases Cytokines Tumour immunology Viral immunology Practical work will focus on immunology related to disease states involving 'research directions' seminars given by researchers at ANU, class discussions or tutorials, and literature research assignments. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed separately.
Learning Outcomes:	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Predict how the immune system will respond to disease, cancer or pathogens 2. Think strategically about developmental aspects of immunity and potential immunotherapies 3. Apply diagnostic reasoning to understanding disease states and their immunological cause 4. Interpret experimental data on research in immunology and evaluate research papers in terms of their contribution to the field 5. Read and summarise the literature critically and formulate hypotheses for further experimentation
Indicative Assessment:	Assessment will be based on: Assignments (30%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4) Research essay (30%; LO 3, 4, 5) Examinations (40%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Workload:	Two lectures and up to three hours of practical, seminar or tutorial work per week.
Course Classification(s):	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest:	Health, Medicine and the Body
Eligibility:	Bachelor degree; with second year Microbiology and first year Chemistry.
Requisite Statement:	Requires Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement; specific knowledge in the area of microbiology and molecular biology is required.
Academic Contact:	Prof Helen O'Neill

Molecular Immunology BIOL6144 - Details