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 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Biology |
Other subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 13:30 - 15:30, Zone: King's Buildings. Ashworth Labs Lecture Theatre 1 - Introduction Lecture followed by introduction to practicals. Will finish at 4pm. |
| 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. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Immunology 3 | 2:00 | Nil | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | Nil. | |
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%]. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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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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