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Core Module Information
Module title: Advanced Immunology
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BMS11100
Module leader: Graham Wright
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will gain a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the cells, molecules and functions of the human immune system. You will learn about the role of the immune system in diseases such as autoimmune disorders and allergy. You will also learn about immunotechnology aspects including blood typing, transplantation, monoclonal antibodies and vaccines, illustrating the value of immunology in diagnosis and therapeutics.The innate and adaptive immune responses; the cellular and molecular components of the immune system; inflammation and vaccine adjuvants; role of dendritic cells and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs); antigen processing and presentation; role of B and T cells in immune responses; immunological techniques e.g. flow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); immune tolerance and autoimmune disease; transplantation; tumour immunology; hypersensitivity; Monoclonal antibodies and therapeutics.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the cellular and molecular components of the immune system.

LO2: Critically assess the importance of applications of immunology to an understanding of human health and disease.

LO3: Critically explore the immunopathological basis of disease.

LO4: Evaluate current immunology research papers.

LO5: Critically appraise contemporary immunological techniques and understand their applications in diagnosis of disease and in research.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Graham Wright
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 14 The innate and adaptive immune responses; the cellular and molecular components of the immune system; inflammation and vaccine adjuvants; role of dendritic cells and pattern recognition receptors (PRRs); antigen processing and presentation; role of B and T cells in immune responses; immune tolerance and autoimmune disease; transplantation; tumour immunology; hypersensitivity.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Case studies of immunopathology
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 28 Experimentation in the laboratory to produce data for analysis and interpretation
Online Guided independent study 148 You will be provided with relevant scientific papers, case studies and questions related to them to promote an in-depth learning of immunology
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Technical Drawing 60 1~2~4 Week 7 HOURS= 1000 Vaccine adjuvants poster. Written communication skills are assessed in the individual plan for the group poster, you will use computer skills to produce a Powerpoint section of the poster, which is then integrated appropriately. An individual reflection allows you to discuss your teamworking skills.Time management is an essential element of all parts of this assessment. Reference to original primary research will be made in this poster assessment.
Laboratory report 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1000 The Immunology Report is a Short Communication. The hypothesis is stated and results data is presented. Discussion and Conclusions are made with reference to the literature.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BMS11100 Advanced Immunology
 

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