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IM4005: ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


Course Overview

  • this course will extend your broader knowledge of the immune system and how it functions in health and disease giving you a sound basis for further work in this field or related areas;
  • it will introduce current topics and technologies at the leading edge of immunology research which further our understanding of the immune system;
  • it will extend your knowledge of protein structure and function which underpins immunology;
  • it will develop your ability to read and critically assess current scientific literature

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr I.J. Crane
  • Professor Heather M. Wilson

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The content is modularised with the first module building on immunology knowledge acquired at 3rd year and providing students with a broad understanding of all elements of the immune system, how they function to maintain health and how immune dysfunction can cause disease.

The second module explores current knowledge of protein structure and function as proteins are central to all immunological processes and understanding them is essential. Topics include how protein engineering allows the design of therapeutic antibodies.

The third module will use lectures and tutorials to explore current important hypotheses and advances in immunological theory, and technologies at the forefront of immunological research.

The final module also considers advanced molecular techniques in a series of online workshops giving a more in depth understanding of current research techniques.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Advanced Molecular Techniques

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Learning Outcomes
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Exam

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Research Perspective

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Feedback

In-course assessments will provide written comments and feedback. Opportunity for whole-class feedback will be provided during exam information and problem-solving sessions. 

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Formative Assessment

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Course Learning Outcomes

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