Medical and Applied Immunology (MIIM30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Ms Louise Adams
Dr Sammy Bedoui
Administrative Coordinator
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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This subject builds on the principles of immunology acquired by students in the pre-requisite subject MIIM30002, and provides a more detailed study of specific aspects of immunology. These include clinical and emerging areas in immunology such as: immune mechanisms that protect against pathogens and the implications for vaccine development and global health; immune system control and the diseases that may arise when that control is compromised (e.g. autoimmune diseases and allergies); applications of immunology in tissue transplantation; and immunotherapies to treat diseases of the immune system and cancers.
This subject is delivered by specialist research-based and clinical immunologists, who are experts in these areas of immunology. They will discuss the experimental basis of our knowledge of immunology, how laboratory-based research has been translated into clinical practice, and future directions for immunology research and clinical application.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject students should be able to understand and discuss:
- L01 - interactions of both cellular and soluble immune factors as they relate to medical and applied aspects of immunology;
- L02 - the mechanisms of immunity to infectious disease agents, and how this knowledge relates to vaccine design;
- L03 - the aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment of adverse immune responses which occur during autoimmunity and allergy;
- L04 - the immunological challenges of tissue transplantation and how they are addressed; and
- L05 - the potential of immunotherapy against cancer.
Upon completion of the subject students should:
- L06 - have developed skills in understanding experimental evidence for immunological concepts.
- L07 - appreciate the experimental basis of our knowledge of the immune response and how this knowledge can be extrapolated to practical applications.
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: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students should have passed:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIIM30002 | Principles of Immunology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students who have obtained 40% – 49% for MIIM30002 Principles of Immunology are advised to discuss the possibility of being accepted into this subject with the subject coordinators.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
The prerequisite subjects should have provided an appropriate background for this subject.
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: 9 April 2025
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: 9 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sammy Bedoui Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three 1-hour lectures per week. Six 1-hour tutorials (approximately fortnightly) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Ms Louise Adams
Dr Sammy Bedoui
Administrative Coordinator
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Immunology Major Immunology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. - Breadth options
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2025