Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Human Immunology

• Unit Code

  SCH3239

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Rachel ALEXANDER

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Description

This unit examines the human body's efforts to detect, contain and remove or destroy foreign or damaging substances. The molecular, cellular and organ components of the immune system are considered. Both positive and negative aspects of the immune response are presented, along with new ways to manipulate the system to improve transplantation and fight malignancies.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from SCH1134, SCH1143, SCH1106, MHS1101, MHS1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Interpret pathophysiological mechanisms in the context of normal immune functions.
2. Apply knowledge of the key responses and differences in the innate and adaptive immune response to both intracellular and extracellular infections to an understanding of disease processes.
3. Describe the major components of the human immune system and explain their function.
4. Demonstrate how the immune system can be manipulated for therapeutic purposes.

Unit Content

1. Immune pathophysiology, including immunodeficiencies, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, transplantation and tumour immunology in different population groups.
2. Immune therapy and vaccination within the context of a sustainable Australian Health System relevant to the National Health and Medical Research Council.
3. Tissues, cells and molecules of the immune system.
4. The cellular basis of the immune response.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratory seminars and interactive tutorials where students will be required to work in teams to generate solutions. Students will also be required to perform literature searches, review lecture material and prepare presentations in their own time.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

Core Reading(s)

• Punt, J., Stranford, S. A., Jones, P. P., & Owen, J. A. (2019). Kuby immunology (Eighth edition.). New York: Macmillan Education. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1002672752

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