311421 (v.1) Immunobiology 233

Area:	School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
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Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7842 (v.5) Medical Laboratory Science 132 or any previous version OR 1754 (v.6) Cell Biology 101 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Structure and functions of the immune system; Lymphocyte physiology and their cell membrane antigen systems; Immunogens and characteristics; Antibody structure and function; principles and applications of monoclonal antibody technology; Antigen-antibody reactions and immunoassays; The MHC Complex and its role, Cytokines in health and disease; The complement system; Immunopathology - Hypersensitivity, Immunological tolerance and autoimmune diseases; Immunodeficiences, tumor immunology including neoplasiasof the lymphoid system; Systemic and mucosal Immunity to bacterial, viral and parasitic infectious diseases, and carcinomas.
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Field of Education:	019901 Medical Science
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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