Unit Outline

This unit focuses on the cellular and molecular functions of the human immune system in health and disease. Students will also be introduced to the molecular pathogenic mechanisms of selected infectious agents causing disease in humans; antibiotics and antibiotic resistance mechanisms; and the importance of the human microbiome in disease. Laboratory practical classes will provide opportunities for students to develop skills in performing immunology and microbiology techniques, as well as data recording, analysis and reporting. Furthermore, students will be able to expand upon their knowledge of key concepts detailed in lectures/tutorials by performing relevant scientific literature-based research and effectively communicating outcomes.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe and discuss the cellular and molecular functions of the human immune system and the contribution of immune response dysregulation and inflammation to cellular injury and death
2.	Describe and discuss the general biology, transmission, pathogenic mechanisms and host immune-evasion strategies of selected infectious agents; the human microbiome; and the mode of action of certain antibiotics and mechanisms conferring resistance
3.	Conduct immunology and microbiology experiments and collate, interpret and report scientific data in a responsible manner
4.	Critically review of scientific literature relevant to immunology and/or pathogenesis and communicate outcomes using discipline specific terminology

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	((CHG105 AND CHG106) OR (CZZ101 AND CZZ102))

Alterations as a result of student feedback

In response to student feedback, additional face-to-face workshops have been developed and incorporated into this unit to further support student engagement and learning.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Laboratory Worksheets	Week 6	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	In-Term Test 1	Week 8	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Essay	Week 11	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	In-Term Test 2	Week 12	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 5:	Written exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Laboratory Worksheets

Task Description:

This assessment task will involve conducting immunology and microbiology experiments and collating, interpreting and reporting data relevant to TWO (2) practical classes, as well as completing an associated worksheet.

Worksheet 1: Week 6
Worksheet 2: Week 10

Task Length:

2 Hours

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accurately interpret and report research data	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Correctly answer related questions using discipline specific terminology	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: In-Term Test 1

Task Description:

This assessment task will test knowledge and understanding of concepts discussed in online lectures/modules and in tutorial and practical classes. The test will comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), and short-answer questions (SAQs). The test will be completed in class (invigilated) and will be closed book.

Task Length:

60 Minutes

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correct answers to MCQs and EMQs, and well-developed and correct answers to SAQs	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Essay

Task Description:

Written essay/literature-review on a specific topic related to immunology and pathogenesis, which will be allocated to each student

Task Length:

1200-1500 Words

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critical discussion of the relevant literature and making logical conclusions	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Using relevant and accurate terminology, correct grammar and is well-constructed	LO1, LO2, LO4
3	Appropriating referencing and following guidelines	LO4

Assessment Task 4: In-Term Test 2

Task Description:

Task Length:

60 Minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correct answers to MCQs and EMQs, and well-developed and correct answers to SAQs	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 5: Written exam

Task Description:

The exam will test knowledge and understanding of concepts discussed in online lectures/modules and in tutorial and practical classes. The exam will comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), and short-answer questions (SAQs). The exam will be closed book (invigilated). Further details will be provided on MyLO.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.