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Units indexed by faculty ImmunologyCoordinators: Associate Professor Jennifer Rolland and Dr John Emmins (Department of Immunology) The disciplineImmunology examines our defences against foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria. Knowledge of immune cells and molecules leads to vaccine development and also therapy of immune disorders such as allergy, autoimmunity and transplant rejection. The immune system has evolved to provide the host with a highly sophisticated strategy for defence against invading microorganisms including viruses, bacteria and larger parasites. There is also evidence that the immune system can target cancer cells and thus has a fundamental role to play in maintaining host homeostasis. Immunology is the study of the cells and molecules that provide an effective and highly specific response to a wide array of foreign antigens. Knowledge of the mechanisms for coordination and regulation of the immune system is an exciting and rapidly advancing frontier with major implications for vaccine development and treatment of immune disorders. There are several diseases associated with disorders of the immune system. These include allergy, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency such as following HIV infection. Transplant rejection is also an example of an unwanted immune response. Recent insight into the molecular basis for these disorders is leading the way to more effective and selective treatments. Units offeredLevel twoLevel three
Sequence requirementsImmunologyMinor sequence in immunology (24 points): Major sequence in immunology (48 points):
Immunology and human pathologyMajor sequence in immunology and human pathology (48 points):
Details of the CEL and HUP units, and some related sequences, are described in the ‘Cell biology’ and ‘Human pathology’ entries in this section of the handbook. RecommendationsLevels one and twoIn preparation for studying immunology at level three, students should take BIO1022 and a chemistry unit at level one as specified, and IMM2011 and one other biological science unit at level two as specified. Cell biology is recommended. Level threeThe Department of Immunology offers four immunology units at level three. In each semester, students can take one theory-based immunology unit (IMM3031/IMM3042) and one practical-based unit (IMM3051/IMM3062). Together, these units provide an excellent coverage of all aspects of immunology, and students will be well equipped to undertake a career in research, applied or diagnostic immunology. Immunology links with other branches of biology such as cell biology, pathology, biochemistry and microbiology, and units in these disciplines are an excellent complement to immunology. HonoursThe department also offers an honours program at fourth year. Students undertake a major research project on a topic selected from a wide range in immunology, cell biology and immunopathology. Advanced theory study is in the form of tutorials and assignments. Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |