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
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 52754
Section PR01
Size 70
Available 69
Class number 52753
Section PR02
Size 70
Available 66
Class number 55158
Section PR03
Size 70
Available 69
Class number 51572
Section WS01
Size 90
Available 90
Class number 51571
Section WS02
Size 90
Available 86
Class number 51570
Section WS03
Size 90
Available 88
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