Immunology unit (CXA211)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit will give you a broad and detailed understanding of the immune system and its functions. The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical sessions focusing on the structure and development of the immune system, antigen presentation and recognition, effector mechanisms involved in pathogen clearance, infectious disease and vaccines, immune disorders such as autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity and immunodeficiencies, and the use of advanced immunological techniques to assess or manipulate the immune response.

Summary

Unit name	Immunology
Unit code	CXA211
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Medicine|Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Nicole Ranson
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the key components of the normal innate and adaptive immune responses and differentiate between the different causes of abnormal immune responses.
• Show competency in basic immunological technical skills and critically assess and analyse laboratory results.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate 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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• 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

CZZ101 AND CZZ102

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning (2hrs x weekly), Workshop (2hrs x fortnightly), Practical (3hrs x fortnightly)
Assessment	Mid-semester test (15%)|Quizzes (15%)|Laboratory Practical Reports (30%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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