BMS418 Immunology (8)
AbstractThis subject considers the mammalian immune system and immune responses, including antibodies, T cell based immunity, the complement systems and experimental immunological techniques. The clinical application modules consider pathology of immunodeficiency, autoimmunity and hypersensitivity and laboratory evaluation of immune function disorders. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS418
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsthe pre-requisite of BMS241 is waived for Master of Applied Science(Respiratory Science)and Master of Medical Science (Pathology)students. |
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Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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BMS308 | BMS308 This is a paired subject with BMS308
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to describe in detail the structure and properties of the tissues, cells and molecules involved in immune responses; * demonstrate an in depth understanding of the mechanisms of immune responses and of anti-microbial defences; * demonstrate an in depth understanding of the range of immunological techniques capable of being employed in modern biomedical science; * be able to perform a range of common immunological techniques; * demonstrate an extensive understanding of the pathology of the immune system with particular reference to immunodeficiency diseases, hypersensitivity reactions, septic states and autoimmune diseases; and * demonstrate an understanding of and be able to execute the laboratory techniques used to evaluate diseases of the immune system. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: The syllabus will cover the following topics:
Immunological Concepts
* Introduction to Immunology, including anatomy and ontogeny of the immune system
* Cells involved in the immune system lymphocytes, macrophages, mast cells and other accessory and effector cells; their ontogeny, occurrence and the generation of T and B cell antigen recognition diversity
* Molecules involved in the immune response with special reference to the structure and function of antigens, antibodies and cell receptors; antigen recognition and antibody function
* Innate immunity
* The complement system
* Specific acquired immunity - antibodies and effector cell function in cell-mediated immunity
* Cellular interaction and T cell and B cell activation in adaptive immunity
* Cytokines in the ontogeny of immune cells and in the induction and expression phases of immunity
Experimental Tools of Immunology
* Immunoprecipitation, including immunoelectrophoresis
* Immunoassays, with special reference to ELISA, particle agglutination, haemagglutination, neutralisation and complement-fixation techniques
* Immunofluorescence techniques
Clinical Immunology
* The pathology of the following immune disorders:
* Immunodeficiency diseases
* Hypersensitivities I-IV
* Septic states
* Autoimmune diseases
Laboratory Evaluation of Immune System Dysfunction
* Hypersensitivities: their laboratory evaluation
* Autoimmune Diseases: their laboratory evaluation
* Isolation, identification and enumeration of cells of the immune system in the evaluation of immunodeficiency diseases. |
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
Students to obtain a practical understanding of immunology. Residential schools will be offered from both the Wagga Wagga and Burlington Campuses.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.