University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MICRO 3001 - Infection and Immunity IIIB

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 6
Term: 3920
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 19 hours per fortnight
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: MICRO 2501 or MICRO 2505; or equivalent
Assumed Knowledge: MICRO 3000
Incompatible: MICRO 3202, MICRO 3520
Assessment: Exam on lecture material, written reports, practical & tutorial assessment
Syllabus:

This is an advanced course in immunology and virology. The course includes detailed examination of the cellular and molecular biology of the immune system, immune responses to microbial pathogens and other antigenic stimuli and immunisation against infections in humans and animals. Detailed attention will be given to major virus infections and typical host immune responses, the experimental models used to study viruses and antiviral therapies including chemotherapies and vaccination. Topics to be covered include: differentiation and activation of leukocytes; functions of leukocyte subsets; cell biology of antigen processing and presentation; molecular recognition of antigen; molecular and cellular bases of inflammation; signal transduction in immune cells; characteristics and functions of cytokines; mechanisms of immunoregulation; cellular communication and leukocyte traffic through tissues; production and use of monoclonal antibodies; local immunity at mucosal surfaces; immunity to infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses and parasites; inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as asthma and arthritis; control and prevention of infections; strategies for the design and use of vaccines and gene therapy; important diseases will be considered as specific examples. Viruses to be studied will include examples chosen from those responsible for hepatitis, human immunodeficiency, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections and diseases of the skin and nervous systems.

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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3920 Mon 12/08/2019 Sat 31/08/2019 Fri 20/09/2019 Fri 01/11/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
23155 LE01 190 150 29 Jul - 16 Sep Monday 11am - 12pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 333, Lecture Theatre
2 Aug - 20 Sep Friday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 333, Lecture Theatre
11 Oct - 1 Nov Friday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
14 Oct - 28 Oct Monday 11am - 12pm Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
20943 TU01 9 1 23 Aug - 23 Aug Friday 1pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG07, Teaching Room
6 Sep - 6 Sep Friday 1pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG07, Teaching Room
20 Sep - 20 Sep Friday 1pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG07, Teaching Room
20944 TU02 9 2 22 Aug - 22 Aug Thursday 1pm - 3pm The Braggs, 427, Teaching Room
5 Sep - 5 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm The Braggs, 427, Teaching Room
19 Sep - 19 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm The Braggs, 427, Teaching Room
20945 TU03 9 9 22 Aug - 22 Aug Thursday 1pm - 3pm  
5 Sep - 5 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm  
19 Sep - 19 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm  
20946 TU04 9 FULL 22 Aug - 22 Aug Thursday 10am - 12pm The Braggs, 427, Teaching Room
5 Sep - 5 Sep Thursday 10am - 12pm The Braggs, 427, Teaching Room
19 Sep - 19 Sep Thursday 10am - 12pm The Braggs, 427, Teaching Room
20947 TU05 9 FULL 23 Aug - 23 Aug Friday 11am - 1pm The Braggs, 425, Teaching Room
6 Sep - 6 Sep Friday 11am - 1pm The Braggs, 425, Teaching Room
20 Sep - 20 Sep Friday 11am - 1pm The Braggs, 425, Teaching Room
23089 TU07 9 2 20 Aug - 20 Aug Tuesday 10am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG07, Teaching Room
3 Sep - 3 Sep Tuesday 10am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG07, Teaching Room
17 Sep - 17 Sep Tuesday 10am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG07, Teaching Room
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21157 PR01 50 10 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
1 Aug - 1 Aug Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
15 Aug - 15 Aug Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
29 Aug - 29 Aug Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
12 Sep - 12 Sep Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
9 Oct - 9 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 6pm  
10 Oct - 10 Oct Thursday 1pm - 6pm  
16 Oct - 16 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
23 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 6pm  
24 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 1pm - 6pm