Infection and Immunity

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDST 3010
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Course ID
204237
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of advanced concepts in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and immune pathologies, the host immune response and the emerging area of immune therapeutics. Host-parasite interactions, bacterial virulence, bacterial toxins, protein secretion systems, bacterial communication and communities, antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, viral structure, life cycles and pathogenesis, host responses to microbial infection, inflammation, autoimmunity and immune deficiencies, immunotherapy and vaccinology. Critical analysis, interpretation and communication of relevant scientific literature.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the mechanisms of infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance and the reactions of tissues to infectious disease processes and immune pathologies.
  • Examine practical applications of concepts in bacterial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance in an online environment.
  • Investigate novel applications of immunotherapy, including the principles of rational vaccine design.
  • Critically review the scientific literature and demonstrate well developed written and oral communication skills.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of BIOL2034 Immunology/BIOL3044 Microbiology

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MEDI3015 Infection and Immunity at the University of South Australia

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