- Course Code
- IM 3502
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr I Crane
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
IM 3501
Notes
None.
Overview
The course investigates how the various mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity interact to protect against human disease and how immune dysfunction may cause disease. Immune responses to pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites): immuno-suppressive drugs, organ transplantation; immunogenetics; immunobiology of cancer; immunological tolerance and autoimmunity; clinical immunology and immunodeficiency disorders are covered. Practical classes reinforce this knowledge as well as teaching immunological and generic laboratory techniques and range of transferable skills.
Structure
3 x 1 hour lectures or tutorials per week.
1 x 5 hour practical class per week.
Assessment
1st attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%); continuous assessment (40%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).