Immunology
| Unit code | TBS2102 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | TBC |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Location | India |
| Offered by | Tetr School of Biosciences |
| Mandatory/optional | Mandatory |
Overview
How does the body tell friend from foe, and what happens when defence fails or overreacts? You will cover innate and adaptive immunity, antibodies, vaccines, autoimmunity, allergy and immunodeficiency.
Aims
To give you a solid understanding of the immune system in health and disease.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- describe innate and adaptive immune responses
- explain how antibodies and vaccines work
- outline the causes of autoimmunity and allergy
- interpret common immunological assays
Syllabus
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Teaching and learning methods
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Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| [To be confirmed by the academic team] | TBC |
Linked immersion
Recommended reading
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