MICRO 3520 - Infection & Immunity B (Theory) III
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 2 |
| 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 |
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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. |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 2 | Mon 05/08/2024 | Wed 14/08/2024 | Fri 13/09/2024 | Fri 25/10/2024 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 20796 | LE01 | 24 | 10 | 22 Jul - 9 Sep | Monday | 11am - 12pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
| 24 Jul - 11 Sep | Wednesday | 10am - 11am | Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room | ||||
| 25 Jul - 12 Sep | Thursday | 10am - 11am | Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room | ||||
| 30 Sep - 30 Sep | Monday | 11am - 12pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 2 Oct - 23 Oct | Wednesday | 10am - 11am | Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room | ||||
| 3 Oct - 24 Oct | Thursday | 10am - 11am | Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room | ||||
| 14 Oct - 21 Oct | Monday | 11am - 12pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre | Note: If you think you have the right pre-requisite to enrol but the system is not letting you please contact Dr Christopher Wong via email: christopher.wong@adelaide.edu.au | |||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 20981 | TU01 | 12 | 5 | 13 Aug - 13 Aug | Tuesday | 9am - 11am | Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room |
| 10 Sep - 10 Sep | Tuesday | 9am - 11am | Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room | ||||
| 15 Oct - 15 Oct | Tuesday | 9am - 11am | Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room | ||||
| 20983 | TU03 | 12 | 5 | 13 Aug - 13 Aug | Tuesday | 11am - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room |
| 10 Sep - 10 Sep | Tuesday | 11am - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room | ||||
| 15 Oct - 15 Oct | Tuesday | 11am - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room | ||||
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