Have you ever wondered how your immune system knows what to respond to? We will explore this question by looking at the anatomy, function, and control of the immune system, as well as how impaired function can lead to disease. You’ll delve into innate and adaptive immunity, developing an understanding of how the body responds to injury or infection. You’ll examine immunopathology, which involves conditions where the immune system attacks the body, such as autoimmune diseases, allergies, and responses to tumors or transplants. Finally, you will apply your understanding of the immune system to understand how current immunology-based technologies and treatments, such as monoclonal antibodies, combat diseases. By the end of this module, you'll have a solid grasp of how our immune system works and its significance in maintaining our health.
Lecture 24 hours, Practical 6 hours, Drop-in Session 1 hour, Feedback Session 1 hour
Group blog (3000 words total, expected 500-word contribution per student), worth 40%
Exam (2h), worth 60%
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
*For BSc Biomedical Science students (as a requirement of the IBMS accreditation): all component assessments are instead pass-compulsory. Additionally, this module cannot be compensated or condoned as indicated in the course specification.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Connect the anatomy, function and regulation of the immune system to its role in disease development.
2. Apply immunological knowledge to the analysis and interpretation of experimental data
3. Critcally evaluate current theories of immunological function and processes.
4. Relate knowledge of the immune system to how current technologies, such as monoclonal antibodies, are used to combat diseases.
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