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MICRO 3520 - Infection & Immunity B (Theory) III

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4120
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: MICRO 2501 or MICRO 2505; or equivalent
Assumed Knowledge: MICRO 3000
Incompatible: MICRO 3202 and MICRO 3001
Assessment: Exam
Syllabus:

This is an advanced course that includes a 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. 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.

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Units
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Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4120 Mon 09/08/2021 Wed 18/08/2021 Fri 17/09/2021 Fri 29/10/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
20906 LE01 23 9 26 Jul - 13 Sep Monday 10am - 11am Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
27 Jul - 14 Sep Tuesday 9am - 10am Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
28 Jul - 15 Sep Wednesday 11am - 12pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
4 Oct - 25 Oct Monday 10am - 11am Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
5 Oct - 26 Oct Tuesday 9am - 10am Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
6 Oct - 27 Oct Wednesday 11am - 12pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
Note: OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE STUDENTS are able to enrol in this course and study remotely
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21123 TU01 2 FULL 20 Aug - 20 Aug Friday 9am - 11am Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
3 Sep - 3 Sep Friday 9am - 11am Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
17 Sep - 17 Sep Friday 9am - 11am Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
Note: Consult Dr Chris Wong if you plan to move to another tutorial group.
21124 TU02 2 FULL 20 Aug - 20 Aug Friday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
3 Sep - 3 Sep Friday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
17 Sep - 17 Sep Friday 2pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2051, Teaching Room
Note: Consult Dr Chris Wong if you plan to move to another tutorial group.
22021 TU06 2 FULL 16 Aug - 16 Aug Monday 11am - 1pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
30 Aug - 30 Aug Monday 11am - 1pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
13 Sep - 13 Sep Monday 11am - 1pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
Note: Consult Dr Chris Wong if you plan to move to another tutorial group.
24435 TU07 2 FULL 19 Aug - 19 Aug Thursday 9am - 11am Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
2 Sep - 2 Sep Thursday 9am - 11am Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
16 Sep - 16 Sep Thursday 9am - 11am Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
Note: Consult Dr Chris Wong if you plan to move to another tutorial group.
24562 TU04 2 FULL 19 Aug - 19 Aug Thursday 11am - 1pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
2 Sep - 2 Sep Thursday 11am - 1pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
16 Sep - 16 Sep Thursday 11am - 1pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
Note: Consult Dr Chris Wong if you plan to move to another tutorial group.
24563 TU05 1 FULL 19 Aug - 19 Aug Thursday 1pm - 3pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
2 Sep - 2 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
16 Sep - 16 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
Note: Consult Dr Chris Wong if you plan to move to another tutorial group.
29976 TU09 2 FULL 9 Aug - 9 Aug Monday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
23 Aug - 23 Aug Monday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
6 Sep - 6 Sep Monday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: TUT09 is for remote students located offshore or interstate who are not able to travel to Adelaide. Please send an email to Dr Chris Wong if you are not in Adelaide.