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
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8804 (v.8) Biochemistry 231 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid Semester Test 15%. Practical Reports 20%. Practical Assessments 15%. Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assesssment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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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 |
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