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Principles of Immunology (MIIM30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Online
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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
Assoc Prof Odilia Wijburg
Dr Daniel Clarke
Administrative Coordinator
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- explain the relationship between structure and function of antibodies;
- describe and discuss the development, function and regulation of cells of the immune system;
- discuss the molecular and cellular basis of innate immune responses;
- discuss the molecular and cellular basis of recognition of antigen by T cells;
- explain the basis of immune mechanisms underlying immunity to infection and autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity reactions, immunodeficiency diseases and transplant and tumour rejection;
- integrate knowledge acquired throughout the subject and apply it to novel scenarios.
- interpret experimental evidence that supports exemplar immunological concepts;
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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B. Science students
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MIIM20001 | Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
B. Biomedicine students
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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2 X written examinations held at around Week 5 and Week 10 of semester (2 X 20%)
| From Week 5 to Week 10 | 40% |
A written examination
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Odilia Wijburg Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 lectures (three a week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Prof Andrew Brooks
Assoc Prof Odilia Wijburg
Dr Daniel Clarke
Administrative Coordinator
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Janeway's Immunobiology (Murphy et al) 9th Edn, 2017
- 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 Immunology Informal specialisation Genetics Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology Major Immunology Major Genetics Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Major Genetics Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Breadth Track Microbiology and immunology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024