Immunology in Health and Disease (C7121)
Immunology in Health and Disease
Module C7121
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
In this module, there will be an emphasis on the experimental applications of immunology, important for clinical procedures and for basic research. For example, the module will outline methods for the analysis of antigen expression on cells, for the study of hypersensitivity reactions, for cell-mediated cytotoxicity, for vaccine production and clinical analysis of their effects. Also, the development of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies against cancer, graft rejection and autoimmune diseases will be discussed.
Module learning outcomes
To discuss the ways in which our understanding of immunology has helped in the development of clinical application of immunological procedures, such as vaccination, transplantation, induction of peripheral tolerance for the treatment of autoimmunity and transplant rejection.
To discuss the way by which our understanding of immunology has helped in recognising and describing immunophathologies such as hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies, tumours and the host response to infectious diseases.
To critically evaluate cellular immunology experimental data.
Source material from both primary and secondary literature and be able to present a coherent scientific argument based upon this.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | T1 Week 8 | 30.00% |
| Media | T1 Week 8 | 70.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 9 hours | 00000001000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr David Wood
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