BIO06006 2019 MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY
Full Title
MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY
Transcript Title
MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY
Code
BIO06006
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
BIO - Bio Tech/Eng/Chem
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
John Barrett Phd.
Programme Membership
SG_SBIOM_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
SG_SMEDI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Biotechnology
SG_SBIOM_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Science in Biomedical Science
SG_SBIOS_H08 202300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science
SG_SINDU_B07 202300 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Science
SG_SINDU_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Science in Industrial Laboratory Science
Description
The course introduces students to the immune system as an innate and adaptive defence system that recognizes invading pathogenic organisms and mounts a response to eliminate or neutralize foreign infectious agents. Students will be introduced to the molecules, the cells and organs, and the processes involved in host defence against infection. An overview of basic principles, concepts, and techniques used to assess immune status will be presented.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Be familiar with the human immune system, including both cell-mediated and humoral responses.
2.
Understand the distinction between the specific and non-specific response and how they function together.
3.
Understand the structure, function and types of antibodies.
4.
Be familiar with the different types of T cells, their response to antigens and relationship to B cells.
5.
Understand the causes and consequences of immune system dysfunction (including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
6.
Be aware of current methodologies in the area of immunotherapy immunoassay and immunodiagnosis.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Theory:
1. Introduction to the vertebrate immune system.
2. Innate and acquired immune response.
3. Antibodies: structure, types, functions.
4. Cytokines, lymphokines and chemokines.
5. The inflammatory response.
6. Immunoassay, immunodiagnosis & immunotherapy.
7. Immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity and hypersensitivity.Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous assessment of course work | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | OnGoing | 1,2 |
| 2 | Continuous assessment of course work | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | OnGoing | 3,4 |
| 3 | Continuous assessment of course work | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 40 % | OnGoing | 5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Roitt's essential immunology
Peter J. Delves, Seamus J. Martin, Dennis R. Burton, Ivan M. Roitt. Date 2017.
Publisher Wiley Blackwell 13th edition.
ISBN-13 9781118415771.
How the immune system works
Lauren Sompayrac. Date 2016.
Publisher Wiley Blackwell Chichester, West Sussex
Fifth edition.
ISBN-13 9781118997772.
Basic Immunology, 5th Edition
Functions and Disorders of the Immune System
Authors: Abul K. Abbas & Andrew H. H. Lichtman & Shiv Pillai
Date of Publication: 2015.
Other Resources
Journals:
Annual Reviews in Microbiology
Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews
Nature Reviews in Microbiology
Trends in Microbiology