8856 (v.4) Immunology 332

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	7.0
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.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of immunology. Demonstrate understanding of both the normal functions of the immune system and the aberrations of the immune system which can lead to disease. Demonstrated awareness of the main immunololgical mechanisms of tissue damage and the consequences of deregulation of the immune system. Demonstrated an understanding of the role of immunology in medical science, especially in the diagnosis of immune disease. Demonstrated capacity to read and analyse papers published in immunological journals. Demonstrated practical and interpretative skills relevant to a selection of immunologically based laboratory procedures.
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:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Gare, N.F. (Ed.), (2003). Immunology 32 Laboratory Methods. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Parslow, T.G., Stites, D.P., Terr, A.I. and Imboden, J.B. (2001). Medical Immunology, 10th ed., Sydney, Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill. Hudson, L. and Hay, F.C. (1980). Practical Immunology, 2nd ed., Melbourne, Blackwell Scientific Publications.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mid Semester Test 10%. Practical Reports 15%. Practical Report (Scientific paper) 15%. Practical Assessment 10%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y