Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
The objectives of MICR5842 Infection and Immunity are to familiarize students with the molecular and cellular basis of the immune system, to understand how the immune response protects humans from infection with viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms, and the effects of age on immune responses. The interaction between infectious agents and the human host is explored, particularly with regard to the integrity of the host immune system and strategies used by infectious agents to evade immune responses.
Students will acquire the capacity to understand how pathogen-specific immune responses contribute to disease in the host, and how immune-based treatment and prevention strategies combat infectious disease. In addition they will learn to analyse published studies which describe investigations of the interaction between pathogen and host immune responses. Practical skills in technologies widely used in immunology laboratories will be acquired in Laboratory classes and eTutorials.
All parts of the unit require compulsory attendance (laboratories, seminars and tutorials), except for the 14 lectures which are delivered in the first 2 weeks of semester 1. However, attendance at the lectures is highly recommended.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse published studies which describe investigations of the interaction between pathogen and host cell immune responses; (2) demonstrate an understanding of how these responses contribute to disease in the host; (3) explain immune-based prevention and treatment approaches and their efficacy in controlling pathogen infection; (4) acquire practical skills in immunology and know modern technologies used widely in immunology laboratories; and (5) demonstrate effective oral communication skills on topics in infection and immunity.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory and tutorial quizzes; (2) seminars; and (3) two-hour end-of-semester examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Calila Santos
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- enrolment inthe Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases.
or Master of Infectious Diseases
- Contact hours
- lectures/eLearning tutorials: average of 2 hours per week
labs/demonstrations: 3 hours per week for 5 weeks
3 seminars of 15 min each, per group of 3 students. - Texts
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Microbiology, a Clinical Approach (2nd Edition) by Strelkauskas, Edwards, Fahnert, Pryor and Strelkauskas (Garland Science)
Prescott’s Microbiology (10th Edition) by Willey, Sherwood and Woolverton (McGraw Hill)
The Immune System (4th Edition) by Parham (Garland Science)
Janeway’s Immunobiology (9th Edition) by Murphy and Weaver (Garland Science)
Basic Immunology (4th Edition) by Abbas, Lichtman and Pillai (Elsevier Saunders)
Mims’ Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (6th Edition) by Nash et al. (Academic Press)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.