Principles of Immunology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS2050 | Biosciences | 2 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- BIOS2050
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
The module will concentrate on: The innate immune system; the adaptive immune system; MHC and antigen presentation; antibodies and antibody responses; immunotechniques; regulation of the immune responses; effector mechanisms of immune responses; immunity to infection; immunology of reproduction; and immunodeficiencies.
Target Students
BSc Nutrition, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Biomedical Science and BSc Pharmaceutical Health Science
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Examsys Examination (2 hours)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module aims at introducing the students to: basic concepts of cellular and molecular immunology; current immunotechniques; modern concepts of immunodeficiency and hypersensitivities.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
A) Knowledge and Understanding: Understand the functions and components of the innate and adaptive immune systems and the effects of nutrition and diet on immune health.
B) Intellectual Skills: Interpret immunological data to understand immune responses and evaluate the effectiveness of immunological techniques and technologies.
C) Practical/Professional Skills: Analyze immunological research data to support theoretical knowledge and address practical issues.
D) Transferable/Key Skills: Communicate complex immunological concepts clearly to diverse audiences and apply critical thinking in research and professional contexts.
Conveners
- Dr Yin Sze Lim