- Course Code
- BT5502
- Credit Points
- 25
- Course Coordinator
- Prof Andy Porter
Pre-requisites
Degree at 2II or above from an appropriate academic institution in a science discipline. Appropriate level of written and spoken English. Appropriate level of funding
Overview
Introductory lectures covering background to Immunology followed by a series of further more detailed lectures and research tutorials in immuno-technology, antibody therapeutics and immuno-peptide therapeutics. Assessment 1: Individual viva examination format: Following a research tutorial on recombinant protein expression students will each given a viva examining both their understand of the science and ethics of GM technologies. Assessment will be by 2 x staff. Assessment 2: Preparing a promotional flyer that explains and “sells” the benefits of antibody therapeutics or peptide therapeutics to a non-scientist. Assessment by 2 x staff. Assessment 3: Two 1500 word essays. Titles will be made available to the students in the second week of the course. Essay will be prepared under exam conditions in the final week before Easter break.
Structure
20 x 1 hour lectures (typically 1 lecture am or 1 lecture pm daily) , 10 hours of research tutorials
Assessment
Continuous assessment 100% - Two 1500 word essays (prepared under exam conditions) (35/35) and two further assessments (1 presentation and one piece of additional work) both prepared following tutorials and problem setting (15/15)