MON2004 : Molecular and Cellular Immunology (Monash University) (External Module)
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module examines in depth important features of development and function of the immune system in health and disease.
Outline Of Syllabus
Areas covered include development of the innate and adaptive immune system, antigen processing and presentation, maturation of the immune response, self-tolerance and regulation. Advanced techniques in immunology will be presented including the relevance of genetic engineering. Skills will also be developed in searching and critically reviewing the literature, in assignment writing and oral presentation.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 36 | 1:00 | 36:00 | 3 per teaching week |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Triplicate session |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 45 | 2:00 | 90:00 | N/A |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Theory will be provided in weekly lectures and reinforced during small group learning tasks. Independent study will provide the opportunity to develop understanding from key principles in order to formulate hypotheses and analyses scientific data.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 50 | 2 | A | 8 | In-course MCQ 1 |
| Written Examination | 50 | 2 | A | 7 | In-course MCQ 2 |
| Lab exercise | 120 | 2 | A | 15 | Tutorial assessment (cumulative assessment)) |
| Written Examination | 180 | 2 | A | 60 | Final written examination |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 10 | Project assignment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The MCQ and tutorial assessment enable students to test their breadth of knowledge early on in the module. The assignments enables depth of knowledge and application of research skills to be demonstrated. Students will also demonstrate their cumulative understanding and interpretation skills via a written examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MON2004's Timetable