FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOLOGY
- Course Code
- IM 3501
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr I Crane
Pre-requisites
Notes
None.
Overview
The course covers all aspects of innate and adaptive immunity: evolution of the immune system; differentiation of cells of the immune system and their functions and interactions; antibody structure and generation of diversity; complement and the innate immune response; cytokines and signalling events in cells of the immune system. 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 three-hour written examination (60%); continuous assessment (40%).
Resit: 1 three hour written examination (100%).