There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

The first lectures will introduce you to the major elements of the human immune systemintroducing for example phagocytes, B cells, T cells, antigen presenting cells,complement, antibodies, cytokines and Toll-like receptors. The complex, multifactorial,co-ordinated responses of the immune system will be explored with an initial, in depthfocus on acute inflammation. Immune tolerance, T cell development and T cell and B celleffector mechanisms will also be covered. Once we have covered the foundations of theimmune system, you will use the knowledge acquired to evaluate the involvement of theimmune system in pathology (e.g. autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity) and reflect onthe contribution of immunotechnology to modern medicine (e.g. vaccination,transplantation). Your lectures are supported by interactive tutorial sessions. The practicalsessions associated with the module will incorporate a variety of immunologicaltechniques and are embedded to support and enhance your lectures in addition todeveloping relevant practical skills.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Illustrate the complex and co-ordinated processes involved in acute inflammation.

LO2: Utilise a problem-solving approach to demonstrate diagnostic techniques and analyse numerical data.

LO3: Evaluate the contribution of the molecular approach to the study of immunology.

LO4: Provide a rationale for the involvement of the immune response in pathology.

LO5: Critically reflect the use of immunotechnology in modern medicine.