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 |
THIS COURSE WILL BE CLOSED AFTER 2024/2025.
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Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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 |
Not entered |
| Keywords | immal |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Alex Rowe
Tel: (0131 6)50 5492
Email: Alex.Rowe@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Janna James
Tel: (0131 6)50 8649
Email: Janna.James@ed.ac.uk |
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