2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL5146M Advanced Immunology
10 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Dr Martin Stacey
Email: M.Stacey@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent.Module replaces
BIOL5213MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To gain an up-to-date knowledge of molecular immunology and cellular interactions in the immune system.To apply this knowledge to current understanding of microbial immunity and to current and future strategies for immunisation and immunotherapy.
Learning outcomes
Students should become familiar with current research in a range of topical areas within the fields of molecular and cellular immunity, and infectious and autoimmune disease immunology.
Syllabus
This module provides state of the art research-led teaching focusing on four topics fundamental to the essential principles of the immune system, knowledge of which has advanced considerably in recent years. These include Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity, which are central to understanding the host's interaction with an environment containing a wide range of potentially pathogenic microorganisms. This is complimented by examination of two examples of immune deviation, in the case of Allergy leading to immunopathology, and in the case of Immune Evasion leading to sophisticated strategies adopted by pathogens to survive in the face of the immune system.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Presentation | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
Tutorial | 7 | 3.00 | 21.00 |
Private study hours | 75.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Students should note that the following information is for guidance only. The actual time required for the various elements will vary between students.Reading lists will be provided in association with each lecture as a starting point for self-directed learning around the material for each topic. An average of 2 hours additional reading/revision is allocated to each lecture.
Lecture material for tutorials: 36 hours;
Preparation of tutorial: 3 hours;
Preparation of 2 x 1,500 word reviews: 30 hours;
Preparation of presentation of critical review of manuscript: 6 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Module co-taught with undergraduates. An additional 6 tutorials covering the lecture material will be delivered instead of normal lectures.- Attendance and participation in tutorials and oral presentation sessions, together with the quality of written work.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Critique | Oral presentation of scientific paper | 50.00 |
Tutorial Performance | Tutorial questions | 50.00 |
Essay | Formative essay | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/09/2022
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