8856 (v.4) Immunology 332


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

7.0
 
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Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

302436 (v.1) Immunobiology 232 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Separation and analysis of cell populations. Uses of monoclonal antibodies and cytofluorography. Molecular biology of antigens, antibodies, immune responses and immune regulation. Complement. Histocompatibility and the functional importance of the MHC. Immune mechanisms of tissue damage. Immunoassays and blotting methods. Immunological diseases and their diagnosis. Predictive value of laboratory tests. Molecular genetics of the immune system. Psychoimmunology and its applications.
 
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Field of Education:

60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area