2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

BIOL5147M Advanced Immunology

15 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Martin Stacey
Email: M.Stacey@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent

Module replaces

BIOL5146M - Advanced Immunology

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module aims to allow students to gain an up-to-date knowledge of molecular immunology and cellular interactions within the immune system.

Objectives

Through the use of small group discussions, seminars, journal clubs and formal presentations students will be able to apply their gained knowledge and critical thinking ability to understand host immune responses and to current and future strategies for immunisation and immunotherapy.

Learning outcomes
1. Critically evaluate current research in a range of topical areas within the fields of molecular and cellular immunity, and infectious and autoimmune disease immunology.
2. Improve understanding of the cutting-edge techniques and strategies involved in the immunological research
3. Convey complex scientific papers to non-expert audiences

Skills outcomes
Students will have improved presentation skills and ability to discuss, and articulate molecular and cellular concepts within a small group environment

Syllabus

This module provides state of the art research-led teaching focusing on 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 within an environment containing a wide range of potentially pathogenic microorganisms. This is complemented by examination of the molecular principles underlying diseases such as of immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity, and how molecular understanding can lead to the design of future therapeutics.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
presentation	1	4.00	4.00
Tutorial	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			126.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Feedback will be provide during 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 - Based on case studies of primary immunodeficiencies	50.00
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 website

Last updated: 31/07/2024

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