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Principles of Immunology (MIIM30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators
Prof. Andrew Brooks
Dr. Odilia Wijburg
Administrative Coordinator
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will describe the development, function and regulation of cells of the immune system; immunoglobulins; cytokines; immunological mechanisms operating in immunity to infectious disease; autoimmunity; hypersensitivity; and transplantation and tumour immunology.
Intended learning outcomes
By the completion of the subject the students should understand and be able to describe:
- the development, function and regulation of cells of the immune system;
- the relationship between structure and function of antibodies;
- the molecular and cellular basis of recognition of antigen by T cells;
- the molecular and cellular basis of innate immune responses;
- the basis of immune mechanisms underlying immunity to infection and autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity reactions, immunodeficiency diseases and transplant and tumour rejection.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- the ability to interpret scientific literature and interpret data from electronic databases.
- the capacity to integrate knowledge across disciplines.
- the ability to comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer.
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B. Science students (pre 2013)
Prerequisite subjects are both:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MIIM20001 | Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
B. Sc. students who have taken MIIM20001 Principles in Microbiology and Immunology BUT NOT MIIM20003 Experimental Microbiology MAY be admitted to this subject after discussion with and specific permission from the subject coordinators.
Additionally, B.Sci students who have completed BCMB20002 BUT NOT MIIM20001 may be admitted to this subject after discussion with and specific permission from the subject coordinators.
BSc Students (2013 on):
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MIIM20001 | Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
B. Biomedicine students (pre 2013):
Prerequisite subjects are both:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
MIIM20002 | Microbes, Infections and Responses | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
B. Biomedicine students (2013 on):
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
The 200 level prerequisite subjects should have provided a solid background in Microbiology and Immunology. An understanding of the molecules, genes and biology of the cell is important.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 2 X 45 min written examinations held at around Week 5 and Week 10 of semester (2 X 20%)
- A 2 hour written examination held in the examination period (60%)
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Odilia Wijburg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 lectures (three a week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Prof. Andrew Brooks
Dr. Odilia Wijburg
Administrative Coordinator
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Janeway's Immunobiology (Murphy et al) 8th Edn, 2012
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the:
NG B. Sc.
NG B. BiomedStudents enrolled in the BSc (pre-2008 BSc), BASc or a combined BSc course will receive science credit for the completion of this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Genetics Major Genetics Informal specialisation Infection and Immunity Informal specialisation Animal Cell Biology Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology Informal specialisation Reproduction and Development Informal specialisation Infection and Immunity Informal specialisation Animal Cell Biology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Genetics Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Immunology Major Immunology Informal specialisation Reproduction and Development Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology Major Genetics Major Genetics Breadth Track Microbiology and immunology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 1 March 2024