- Course Code
- IM 3501
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr I Crane and Dr H Wilson
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
None
Notes
None
Overview
The course covers all aspects of innate and adaptive immunity: evolution of the immune system; differentiation of cells of the immune system and their functions and interactions; antibody structure and generation of diversity; complement and the innate immune response; cytokines and signalling events in cells of the immune system. Practical classes reinforce this knowledge as well as teaching immunological and generic laboratory techniques and a range of transferable skills.
Structure
3 one hour lectures or tutorials and 1 five hour practical class per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%).
Continuous assessment comprises: 7 reports/exercises in different formats based on the practical classes.
Resit: 1 three hour written examination (60%) and previous continuous assessment (40%).
Formative Assessment
- Quiz based tutorial allows students to test their knowledge.
- On-line MCQ quiz for students to test their knowledge.
Feedback
- Practical reports will be marked with written comments.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Quiz tutorial will have immediate oral feedback and opportunity for discussion with lecturers.
- Students receive on-line feedback on completion of the MCQ tests.