Unit Outline

This unit is designed to give the student a broad understanding of the immune system and its functions. Topics include: activation and regulation of innate and adaptive immunity and the principles governing vaccination; the molecular basis of antigen specificity; antibody structure and interaction with antigens; disorders of the immune system; tumour and transplantation immunology; the application of immunological reactions for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease; and the use of immunological techniques as analytical tools in the clinical laboratory.

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 the key components of the normal innate and adaptive immune responses and differentiate between the different causes of abnormal immune responses
2.	Show competency in basic immunological technical skills and critically assess and analyse laboratory results
3.	Communicate scientifically both orally and in writing using professional/biomedical language and terminology.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CZZ101 AND CZZ102

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

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:	Tutorial quizzes	Week 5	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Mid-semester test	Week 7	15 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Laboratory log/workbook	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Tutorial quizzes

Task Description:

Online multiple-choice quizzes in weeks 5 and 10. Each quiz is worth 7.5% and consists of 15 questions.

Task Length:

One hour per quiz (x 2 quizzes)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain the principles of basic immunology, including normal innate and adaptive immune responses.	LO1
2	Assess and analyse laboratory results to identify and explain abnormal immune responses.	LO2
3	Communicate using discipline- specific terminology.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Mid-semester test

Task Description:

Test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions comprising all material up to end of Week 6.

Task Length:

50 mins

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of innate and adaptive immune system principles.	LO1
2	Use discipline specific terminology to explain immunological principles.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Laboratory log/workbook

Task Description:

A series of pre- and post-laboratory questions are answered within the laboratory booklet with references where appropriate, and results of the laboratory exercises are presented. The work must be completed individually.

Task Length:

On-going throughout semester

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide a scientific justification that demonstrates knowledge of theoretical aspects of principles of both innate and adaptive immunity, as applied to practicals.	LO1
2	Demonstrate immunological assay technical skills.	LO2
3	Analyse data from laboratory experiments to draw conclusions.	LO2
4	Explain the results of the experiments through scientific writing.	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

This is a closed book paper-based exam, where you will be required to demonstrate your individual ability to communicate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge. You may take one A4 double sided or two A4 single sided handwritten or typed notes into the exam.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Synthesise the principles of innate and adaptive immunity to explain health and disease.	LO1
2	Discuss laboratory techniques and results to explain the basis of disease and extrapolate to clinical indications.	LO2
3	Communicate using discipline specific terminology and scientific writing skills	LO3

How your final result is determined

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

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.

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.