Immunology 3 (U00696)

? 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; AIDS; immunity to pathogens and vaccines. Laboratory work illustrates the lectures and gives some practice in experimental applications.

Entry Requirements

? 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.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

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

Delivery Information

? 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
18/09/2007	13:30	16:30	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

? Additional Class Information : To facilitate practicals, the School of Biology has been given permission to vary the timetable of class sessions: note that most lectures start at 13.30. Laboratory practicals and/or tutorials normally follow the lectures.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

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

Assessment Information

Normally two items of in-course assessment: prepared Essay [25%] and a Practical Test consisting of questions on material covered in practicals [15%]).

Degree examination: one 2-hour examination in December [60%].