Unit Outline

This unit will give you a broad and detailed understanding of the immune system and its functions. The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical sessions focusing on the structure and development of the immune system, antigen presentation and recognition, effector mechanisms involved in pathogen clearance, infectious disease and vaccines, immune disorders such as autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity and immunodeficiencies, and the use of advanced immunological techniques to assess or manipulate the immune response.

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	Discuss 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 effectively using appropriate scientific 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:	Laboratory Practical Reports	Week 3	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Quizzes	Week 5	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Mid-semester test	Week 7	15 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Laboratory Practical Reports

Task Description:

This activity requires you to perform immunological procedures/experiments and submit individual reports for three experiments. Reports need to include experimental data, clinical interpretation and answers to post laboratory questions.

Task Length:

On-going throughout semester

Due Date:

Week 3

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 2: Quizzes

Task Description:

Two multiple choice quizzes. Each quiz will consist of 20 questions and cover unit content from weeks 1-4 and 5-10 respectively.

Task Length:

30 minutes 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 3: 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:

60 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 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.

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.