Undergraduate Course: Immunobiology of Malaria (IMMU10007)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This elective aims to provide an advanced immunological understanding of malaria, arguably the most important parasitic infection of mankind and an outstanding challenge to practical immunology. The emphasis will be on human malaria, though animal models will be considered when appropriate to current hypotheses of immunity and/or pathogenesis. |
| Course description |
The course begins with an overview of the basic biology of Plasmodium parasites and an outline of various experimental models used in malaria immuno-biology studies. The clinical spectrum of malaria in humans will be explored, followed by a description of the host-parasite interactions that contribute to malaria pathology. Co-infections will also be considered, and specific immunological and pathological aspects of malarial anaemia. Several sessions will examine immune mechanisms (innate and acquired) that can mediate protection against malaria, as well as the immunological pathways contributing to pathology. Finally, we shall examine current malaria vaccine candidates and their mechanisms of protection, and consider whether the current roll-out of the first WHO-approved malaria vaccine RTS,S is justified.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 30 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 27,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Revision Session Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
66 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
1 essay-type questions from a choice of 2 assessed in Dec exam diet. |
| Feedback |
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Imm of Malaria exam | 1:70 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Advanced understanding of the immunological processes triggered by infection with malaria parasites.
- Attainment of advanced skills in reading, understanding and evaluating primary scientific papers.
- Development of oral presentation skills and written communication skills.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | immal |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Alex Rowe
Tel: (0131 6)50 5492
Email: Alex.Rowe@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Tim MacDonald
Tel: (0131 6)51 7296
Email: Tim.MacDonald@ed.ac.uk |
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