Undergraduate Course: Immunology 3 (BILG09007)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biology |
Other subject area | Biomedical Sciences |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
Normally, two compulsory 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%]. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Keywords | imm3 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Rose Zamoyska
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Course secretary | Miss Claire Fox
Tel: (0131 6)50 5454
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