Immunology unit (CXA211)

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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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