? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 9  ? Acronym : BIO-3-IMM

A course in cellular and molecular immunology presented in the context of human disease: cells and tissues of the immune system; antibodies, T cell receptors and immune recognition; the regulation of immune responses; defects of the immune system; immunity to pathogens and vaccines. Laboratory work illustrates the lectures and gives practice in experimental applications.

? Pre-requisites : Genes and Gene Action 2 is required. The Dynamic Cell 2 and Microorganisms, Cells and Immunity 2 are recommended.

? Costs : Students should supply a lab coat, notebook and marker pen.

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 19/09/2006 13:30 14:50 Lecture Theatre 1, Ashworth Labs KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 14:00 17:00 KB Lecture Friday 14:00 17:00 KB

Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

Normally 2 items of in-course assessment + one 2-hour exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mr Daniel Bannerman
Tel : (0131 6)50 5454
Email : d.j.bannerman@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jana McBride
Tel : (0131 6)50 5494
Email : J.McBride@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/