IMM3051

Principles of applied immunopathology

(SCI)

Dr John Emmins and Associate Professor Richard Boyd

6 points + First Semester + Clayton + One 6-hour practical class including one 1-hour tutorial per week + Prerequisites: One second year biological science unit + Recommended: One first year unit in each of biology and chemistry + Corequisite: IMM3031 (recommended)

Synopsis: This subject aims to introduce students to practical aspects of laboratory immunology. The course is laboratory based with tutorials to ensure a thorough theoretical understanding of techniques. Topics include the anatomy of the immune system, production of polyclonal antisera and monoclonal antibodies, structure and properties of immunoglobulins (antibodies), electrophoresis and other techniques for detection of antigen/antibody reactions. Diagnostic immunology techniques include immunofluorescence, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), radioimmunoassay (RIA), blood group typing and analysis of plasma proteins (immunoglobulins, complement etc).

Assessment: Practical class reports: 30% + One assignment (2000 words): 20% + One 3-hour practical/written examination: 50%