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Undergraduate Course: Immunology 3 (BILG09007)

Course Outline
School School of Biological Sciences College College of Science and Engineering
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biology Other subject area Biomedical Sciences
Course website None
Course description A course in cellular and molecular immunology presented in the context of human disease: cells and tissues of the immune system; antibodies, T cell receptors and immune recognition; the regulation of immune responses; defects of the immune system; AIDS; immunity to pathogens and vaccines. Laboratory work illustrates the lectures and gives some practice in experimental applications.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Genes and Gene Action 2 (BILG08003) AND The Dynamic Cell 2 (BILG08009) OR Microorganisms, Cells and Immunity 2 (BILG08004)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Students should supply a lab coat, notebook and marker pen.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 14:00 - 17:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 14:00 - 17:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information To facilitate practicals, the School of Biology has been given permission to vary the timetable of class sessions: note that most lectures start at 13.30. Laboratory practicals and/or tutorials normally follow the lectures.
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
Normally, two compulsory items of in-course assessment: prepared Essay [25%] and a Practical Test consisting of questions on material covered in practicals [15%]).

Degree examination: one 2-hour examination in December [60%].
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Prof Judith Allen
Tel: (0131 6)50 7014
Email: J.Allen@ed.ac.uk		 Course secretary Miss Claire Fox
Tel: (0131 6)50 5454
Email: claire.fox@ed.ac.uk
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