IMED2000 (v.1) Immunology and Infectious Diseases for Pharmacists
| Area: | School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Online Class: | 12 x 2 Hours Semester |
| Workshop: | 12 x 2 Hours Semester |
| Equivalent(s): |
311030 (v.1)
Immunology and Infectious Diseases for Pharmacists 221
or any previous version
|
| Prerequisite(s): |
EPID1000 (v.1)
Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
or any previous version
AND Admission into BH-PHARM (v.1) Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) or any previous version OR Admission into B-PHARM (v.2) Bachelor of Pharmacy or any previous version AND 313402 (v.3) Introduction to Pathophysiology 100 or any previous version OR PATH1000 (v.3) Introduction to Pathophysiology or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | This unit is an introduction to the biology of infectious disease and the immune system, particularly as it applies to the practice of Pharmacy, and covers the fundamentals of Microbiology and Immunology, as well as a comprehensive coverage of the medically important infectious diseases. The unit explores the structure and nature of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteriology, including the identification of common medically important bacteria. Virology and eukaryotic microorganisms are also covered including fungi and protozoa. Through this unit of learning you will also gain knowledge in the structure and function of the immune system with an emphasis on the major innate and adaptive immune mechanisms and how these interact to create an effective defence system against pathogenic microorganisms: both in stopping infection and removal of infectious agents. You will also acquire understanding of the mechanisms of hypersensitivity, autoimmunity and tissue rejection. The causative agents of major diseases are dealt with from a body systems perspective, with a focus on their disease-causing properties that enable them to invade tissues and evade immune defences. These include, but are not limited to, the respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract diseases, the skin and central nervous system diseases, urinary and sexually transmitted infections, vector-borne and emerging infectious diseases. We investigate the role of vaccination in the prevention and control of disease as well as the vaccines which are currently recommended by national and state vaccination schedules. |
| Field of Education: | 060117 Internal Medicine |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
Partially Online Internal refers to some (a portion of) learning provided by interacting with or downloading pre-packaged material from the Internet but with regular and ongoing participation with a face-to-face component retained. Excludes partially online internal course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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