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MICRO 3202 - Infection and Immunity IIIB (Biomedical Science)

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 6
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 19 hours per fortnight
Restriction: Available to BSc (Biomedical Science) students only
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 3102
Incompatible: MICRO 3001, 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
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24428 LE01 32 6 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 11am - 12pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
7 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre
10 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 11am - 12pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
Note: This course is not available for remote study - not available to students located overseas or interstate.
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21083 TU02 32 6 17 Aug - 17 Aug Wednesday 11am - 1pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
14 Sep - 14 Sep Wednesday 11am - 1pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
19 Oct - 19 Oct Wednesday 11am - 1pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24429 PR01 32 6 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
28 Jul - 28 Jul Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
11 Aug - 11 Aug Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
25 Aug - 25 Aug Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
8 Sep - 8 Sep Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
5 Oct - 12 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
6 Oct - 6 Oct Thursday 1pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory