Core Module Information
Module title: Cellular and Molecular Immunology (Sri Lanka)

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BMS10806
Module leader: Janis MacCallum
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module BMS09800] Immunology (Sri Lanka)

Description of module content:

You will explore the cells and molecules of the human immune system and the role of the immune system in health and disease. You will explore the complex cellular interactions and intracellular signalling pathways which enable the immune system to respond to foreign antigens and protect the individual from infectious disease. You will also learn how parasitic infections and cancers are capable of modulating the immune system, and how the Immune system can affect the outcomes of transplantation or be manipulated by stem cell therapy. Furthermore, your scientific writing skills and ability to critique scientific research in immunology and interpret complex data will be developed from both debates on current issues, and assessments.Specific topics will include the following: Interpreting scientific claims in the media. Cancer immunology and cancer therapies. TOLL, TLRs and defence against bacterial infection. Influenza virus infection. Stem cell therapy. Immune signalling and neuromodulation. Neutrophils and their contribution to host defence. Transplant Immunology. Immunomoregulation by parasites. Critique of scientific research. Synthesis of research articles.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Appraise the cellular and molecular pathways involved in immune regulation.

LO2: Critically reflect on the immunological basis of disease and resulting modulation of immune responses.

LO3: Compare and contrast therapeutic approaches against conditions affecting the immune system, or based on manipulating immune responses.

LO4: Critically appraise and analyse scientific research in Immunology.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SRI LANKA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Janis MacCallum
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 24 These will be interactive workshop-style and will allow for reinforcement of lecture materials posted, as well as sharing of tasks set for each week and discussion of work carried out. Two of these sessions (week 3 and week 8) will be led online by the Module leader and the remainder in-person by your local tutor.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination. This is a two hour exam with an additional 15 minutes of reading time.
Independent Learning Lecture 12 Lecture materials are provided as flipped versions with additional supporting materials (including lecturer introduction videos) via Moodle and are supported by weekly 30 minute synchronous chat with the Module leader.
Online Guided independent study 150 You will undertake additional reading and research as required for the weekly tasks. This will also include work you undertake in preparation of assessments.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 12 You will work in small study groups in order to complete weekly tasks in preparation for your tutorial sessions. This will allow you to share understanding, work on skills, give peer feedback and support each other.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Centrally Time Tabled Examination. There is an additional 15 minutes reading time allowed.
Learning Log 20 1~2~3 Week 12 HOURS= 12 hours You will be marked equally for interaction with the Moodle pages (based on tracking of interactions with the materials and discussions; assessed by module leader), participation at tutorial sessions and preparation of tutorial work (assessed by onsite tutor via attendance records and engagement), and interaction within your study groups (this element is peer assessed).
Essay 30 4 Week 11 , WORDS= 1200 words This is a research article synthesis based on 6-8 recent articles on an Immunology topic of your choice. You will provide a critical summary of the research within your chosen articles as a pitch for research funding.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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