302436 (v.1) Immunobiology 232

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version AND 8804 (v.8) Biochemistry 231 or any previous version
Syllabus:	The structure and functions of the immune system. Antigens and antibodies. Lymphocyte physiology. Immune Responses Cell membrane antigen systems. The complement system. Histocompatibility and the MHC. Antigen antibody reactions including immunodiffusion in gels. Immunoassays - principles, applications and data reduction. Western blotting. Monoclonal antibodies.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have identified the organs of the immune system and define the roles of the immune system in normal individuals. Discussed the genetic basis of immunity and the clonal selection theory of immunity Described the processes involved in the induction and expression of immune responses. Described the structure and function of antibodies in immunity and in selected immunoassays. Demonstrated technical and interpretive skills relevant to selected immunological procedures. Appreciated selected applications of immunobiology and immunological techniques in medical laboratory science.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Parslow, T.G., Stites, D.P., Terr, A.I. and Imboden, J.B. (2001). Medica Immunology. 10th ed., Sydney, Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill. Hudson, L. and Hay, F.C. (1980). Practical Immunology, 2nd ed., Melbourne, Blackwell Scienctific Publications.
Unit Texts:	Benjamini, E., Coico, R. and Sunshine, G. (2002). Immunology: A short course (fourth edition) Brisbane, John Wiley and Sons Inc. Gare, N.F. and Wetherall, J.D. (2003). Immunobiology 232 Laboratory Manual. Bentley, Curtin University publication.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mid Semester Test 15%. Practical Reports 20%. Practical Assessments 15%. Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assesssment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y