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As a result of College adapting your modules to combine face-to-face on campus and online teaching and learning support, the breakdown of notional learning hours set out under the heading “Technical Requirements” below may not necessarily reflect how each module will be delivered this year. Further details relating to this will be made available by your department and will be updated as part of the student timetable. |
| BS 2540 - Immunology |
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Associated Term:
2025/26 Academic Session
Learning Objectives: This course aims to examine the specific immune system at the molecular level, dealing with the structure and function of the soluble and cell surface proteins involved, and to study the roles of the various cell types which participate in the immune response. This course covers a range of topics in molecular and cellular immunology, including: the immune response and acquired immunity; antibody structure and function; antibody diversity and clonal selection; genetics of immunoglobulin expression; the complement system; antibody techniques; monoclonal antibodies; hypersensitivity reactions (allergies); the activity of T cells; major histocompatibility complexes, their role in transplant rejection and non-self recognition; HIV and AIDS.
Prerequisites
BS1071 and BS1072
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the mammalian immune system at the cellular and molecular levels;
2. Describe antibody structure and function, the diversity of antigen binding sites, and the complex and novel genetic mechanisms which are used to generate antibody diversity;
3. Discuss the role of T cells as effectors and regulators of immune responses;
4. Explain hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions, and demonstrate an understanding of the HIV virus and the pathogenesis of AIDS
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of antibody antigen reaction techniques used in immunology.
6. demonstrate individual competency in the range of laboratory skills associated with the practicals in this course, as detailed in the specific practical schedules in the laboratory handbook
Required Materials: Click here for the reading list system Technical Requirements: The total number of notional learning hours associated with module is 150. This will normally be broken down as follows: 20 hour(s) of Lectures across 10 week(s) 10 hour(s) of Laboratory Classes across 1 week(s) 5 hours of workshops across 10 weeks 115 hour(s) of Guided Independent Study Formative Assessment: Worksheets or quizzes, including in-class quizzes ( )Summative Assessment: Written exam (120 minutes) - 60% Lab report (1500 words) - 40% |
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