This course will investigate host responses to microbial infections: innate reactions including the complement system, and phagocytic cells; adaptive immunity including clonal selection theory, antibodies, roles of B and T lymphocytes, antigens and antigen presentation, and molecular genetics of antigen receptors; bacterial diseases, focussing on molecular explanations of pathogenesis and virulence of selected pathogens and toxins; viruses and viral infections with an emphasis on replication strategies, host and tissue specificity, effects of viruses on cells (cell death, transformation, latency), and determinants of viral virulence.
Honours Pathway Option (HPO)
An honours pathway option may be offered this year. The HPO typically involves participation in a journal club analysing and presenting recent advances in immunology. Demonstrations of advanced viral immunology techniques may also be replaced by practical exercises. If offered, the HPO provides an opportunity to develop more complex interpretive skills and will provide an extension of the theory taught in the course.
In the assessment: an oral presentation replaces one laboratory report.
Entry to the HPO is subject to a quota, and will be determined based on grades obtained in the prerequisite subject, BIOL2142.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand basic concepts in immunology, virology and microbiology.
- Be able to apply this knowledge in both scientific and general settings.
- Obtain laboratory skills in microbiology, immunology and virology.
- Be able to source, understand and evaluate published literature relating to immunology, virology and microbiology.
- Be able to analyse and interpret laboratory results, relate them to the published literature and write them up clearly and concisely.
Indicative Assessment
- Laboratory reports, practical test, and/or oral presentation. (40) [LO 2,3,4,5]
- Written examination. (60) [LO 1,2]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face component which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures per week (total 24 hours). Up to 33 hours of practical or tutorial sessions throughout the semester.
- Approximately 73 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, reports and other assessment tasks.
Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Nil
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $7080 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3592 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
