MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Science Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

IMM3011

Immunology

Dr Richard Boyd

12 points + Four 1-hour lectures per week, 6 hours laboratory work per week, one weekly 1-hour tutorial + First semester + Clayton/Alfred Hospital + Prerequisites: BIO1011 and BIO1022 or BIO1032, CHM1011 and CHM1022, and one of the following packages: BCH2011 and BCH2022, BOT2011 and BOT2022, GEN2011 and GEN2022, MIC2011 and MIC2022, PHY2011 and PHY2022, ZOO2011 and ZOO2022, but preferably BCH2011/2022 or MIC2011/2022

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to identify the major cells and organs of the immune system and to comprehend its integrated nature; understand the molecular and functional basis of antigen-antibody interactions; understand the generation of T and B lymphocytes and their specific antigen receptors and the basic mechanisms involved in humoral and cellular immune responses; perform, document and analyse accurately, experiments involving immunological techniques.

Synopsis IMM3011 is designed to provide a basic training in immunological theory and methods, and the laboratory work highlights aspects of the lecture course and provides instruction in modern immunological techniques. IMM3011 consists of three areas. (i) Immunobiology - cells, tissues and organs of the immune system; the nature and general biological implications of its response to antigens. (ii) Immunochemistry - nature of antigens and antibodies and of their interaction. (iii) Immunogenetics - molecular biology of antibodies and other antigen receptor molecules.

Assessment Written examination: 50% + Multichoice examination: 20% + Examination of practical course: 30%

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