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<p>The Immunology unit will develop a broad understanding of the mammalian immune system and how it protects an individual from infectious disease. This will be contrasted with the role of the defective immune system in causing pathology associated with chronic disease. The unit begins with a detailed exploration of the two arms of the immune system, innate and adaptive immunity, demonstrating how innate immune cells and associated components work in collaboration with adaptive immune cells (lymphocytes) to provide effective defence against different types of pathogens. The important role of lymphocytes in antibody production and the development of immunological memory, a property critical to successful vaccination will be discussed. Finally, the unit explores the impact of inappropriate activation or impairment of the immune system on normal physiological processes and reviews recent developments in immune based therapies that harness the immune system to treat disease.</p>
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<p>• Development and function of innate and adaptive immune cells</p><p> • Comparative anatomy and function of vertebrate immune systems</p><p> • Communication between innate and adaptive immune systems</p><p> • The role of the immune system in defence against different types of pathogens</p><p> • Immunological basis of disease conditions such as inflammation, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency and cancer</p><p> • Applications of immunology: diagnostic testing (disease and animal breeding), vaccine development and immunotherapy</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>The Immunology unit will develop a broad understanding of the mammalian immune system and how it protects an individual from infectious disease. This will be contrasted with the role of the defective immune system in causing pathology associated with chronic disease. The unit begins with a detailed exploration of the two arms of the immune system, innate and adaptive immunity, demonstrating how innate immune cells and associated components work in collaboration with adaptive immune cells (lymphocytes) to provide effective defence against different types of pathogens. The important role of lymphocytes in antibody production and the development of immunological memory, a property critical to successful vaccination will be discussed. Finally, the unit explores the impact of inappropriate activation or impairment of the immune system on normal physiological processes and reviews recent developments in immune based therapies that harness the immune system to treat disease.</p>
Unit content
<p>• Development and function of innate and adaptive immune cells</p><p> • Comparative anatomy and function of vertebrate immune systems</p><p> • Communication between innate and adaptive immune systems</p><p> • The role of the immune system in defence against different types of pathogens</p><p> • Immunological basis of disease conditions such as inflammation, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency and cancer</p><p> • Applications of immunology: diagnostic testing (disease and animal breeding), vaccine development and immunotherapy</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010901 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol3020">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCMED2010" target="_blank">SCMED2010</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain the cellular and molecular components of the immune system and analyse their roles in coordinated immune responses to different classes of pathogens.</p>
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<p>Compare and evaluate immune system structures and functions across vertebrate species and describe their relevance to disease prevention and therapy development.</p>
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<p>Analyse and interpret experimental immunological data and scientific literature to support evidence-based conclusions in diagnostic and research contexts.</p>
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<p>Communicate reasoned arguments on contemporary immunology topics in collaborative and individual formats.</p>
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<p>Apply immunological principles to propose and justify strategies for vaccination, diagnostic tool design or immune-based therapeutics.</p>
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<p>Tutorial Activities - analyse examples, complete self-directed research and participate in discussion to complete answers to questions.</p>
<p>Oral or written answers to tutorial problems</p>
<p>10-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 5
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<p>Case Studies: Analyse scientific report(s) describing an investigation, or published clinical data. Discuss and demonstrate understanding of key findings in a written or oral presentation. Provide evidence of planning and peer review processes.</p>
<p>Project plan and oral or written presentation</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
3, 4, 5
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<p>Application test(s) - to assess knowledge of the core content and the ability to apply this knowledge to interpret and discuss the role of the immune system in different scenarios</p>
<p>Scenario based tests with written or oral responses to questions</p>
<p>20-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010901 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol3020">View unit fees</a>
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