Unit Outline

In this unit, you will explore the cellular and molecular functions of the human immune system in health and disease; the molecular pathogenic mechanisms of selected infectious agents causing disease in humans; and the use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Laboratory practical classes will provide opportunities to develop skills in immunology and microbiology techniques, including data generation, recording, analysis and reporting, as well as effective communication using discipline-specific terminology. Engagement in workshops will further enable you to consolidate and extend your understanding of key immunology and microbiology concepts explored in lectures and practicals.

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	Explain mechanisms underlying complex human immune and inflammatory responses
2	Explain the general biology, transmission, molecular pathogenic mechanisms and host-immune-evasion strategies of selected infectious agents; and the mode of action of certain antibiotics and mechanisms conferring resistance
3	Generate immunology and microbiology experimental data using associated laboratory methods
4	Analyse immunology/microbiology data to form relevant evidence-based conclusions
5	Communicate immunology/microbiology concepts using appropriate scientific terminology

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CXA211 OR KLA210
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CJA313, CJA314

Alterations 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:	Workshop Worksheet(s)	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Laboratory Worksheet(s)	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Term Test(s)	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:	Final Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Workshop Worksheet(s)

Task Description:

During the workshop sessions you will be able to consolidate and expand upon your knowledge of key immunology/microbiology concepts detailed in lectures/modules and practicals, and where indicated complete one (1) immunology and one (1) microbiology worksheet. While groups of students may discuss answers to questions, you will be required to submit the relevant worksheet(s) detailing your own answers. This assessment is open book. A Confirmation of Learning Check or VIVA may be required as a component of this assessment task.

Task Length:

2hr

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge of immunology/microbiology to answer questions/ solve problems	LO1, LO2
2	Communicate immunology/microbiology concepts using appropriate scientific terminology	LO5

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory Worksheet(s)

Task Description:

This assessment task will involve conducting immunology and microbiology experiments, generating, analysing and reporting immunology/microbiology data relevant to practical classes, as well as completing one (1) immunology and one (1) microbiology worksheet.

Task Length:

3hr

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Generating immunology/ microbiology experimental data using associated laboratory methods	LO3
2	Analysing immunology/microbiology data to form relevant evidence-based conclusions	LO4
3	Communicating immunology/microbiology concepts using correct scientific terminology	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Term Test(s)

Task Description:

There are two (2) in term tests each worth 15%. This task will test knowledge and understanding of concepts discussed in online lectures/modules and in tutorial/workshops and practical classes. The test may 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:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge of immunology/microbiology to answer questions/ solve problems	LO1, LO2
2	Analyse immunology/microbiology data to form relevant conclusions	LO4
3	Communicate immunology/microbiology concepts using appropriate scientific terminology	LO5

Assessment Task 4: Final Exam

Task Description:

The final exam will test knowledge and understanding of concepts discussed in online lectures/modules and in tutorial/workshop 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 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Applying knowledge of immunology/microbiology to correctly answer questions/ solve problems	LO1, LO2
2	Analysing immunology//microbiology data to form relevant conclusions	LO4
3	Communicating immunology//microbiology concepts using correct scientific terminology	LO5

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.