Inflammation, Infection and Immunity unit (CAM311)

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit we will explore recent advances in immunology and microbiology. We will investigate how the immune system can prevent disease through a molecular battle with infectious agents and how the immune system can contribute to disease with a focus on the damaging nature of inflammation. The workshops in this unit will provide the opportunity to develop research and communication skills through interactive tasks. In addition, the unit is designed to enable students to develop skills to become effective research scientists and will involve critical review of scientific literature, interpretation and analysis of data, and communication (oral and written form) of scientific concepts.

Summary

Unit name	Inflammation, Infection and Immunity
Unit code	CAM311
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Jack Auty
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	23/2/2025	24/3/2025	13/4/2025	31/5/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the concepts underlying complex human inflammatory responses
• Describe and discuss how infectious agents are transmitted and infect the human host and approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
• Describe how the function and regulation of immunity relates to protection against infectious agents
• Communicate complex information relating to inflammation, infection and immunity both verbally and in writing using correct scientific terminology

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
019901	$1,164.00	$1,164.00	not applicable	$2,726.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CJA212 OR KLA210

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CJA314, CJA314

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning 3 hours weekly; Workshop 2 hours weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly
Assessment	Midsemester test (15%)|Communicating immunology and infectious disease biology: educational podcast (25%)|Communicating immunology and infectious disease biology: published commentary (25%)|Final Exam (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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