Course overview
This course extends on the biological foundations of life previously investigated, with the lens focused toward the function of the mammalian immune system and interaction with microbial pathogens. Students will demonstrate a base understanding of the role of the immune system in health and disease, and explore how this develops over time, adapts and provides lifelong protection. Students will also be able to apply the fundamental concepts of how understanding the viral lifecycle can predict disease outcomes and treatment approaches, and investigate molecular virology and viral epidemiology themes.
- Immunology Part I
- Immunology Part II
- Virology
Course learning outcomes
- Contextualise the functions and properties of the innate and adaptive immune system
- Discuss the roles of innate and adaptive immune responses in response to microbial infections
- Describe central and peripheral immune tolerance and how over and underactivity of the immune system leads to disease.
- Describe the fundamental structural and genetic features of viruses and how they impact replication and viral-host interactions
- Summarise the determinants of viral pathogenesis and integrate epidemiology with control strategies
- Describe core techniques and technologies used in the identification of viruses, and investigating the immunological basis of disease
Degree list
The following degrees include this course