Health Science

CXA211

2012  CXA211  Immunology (MLS)

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Restricted to students enrolled in M3G & M6G

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA211 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Gives students an understanding of the immune system and its functions. Topics include: defence mechanisms against infectious agents; antigens, antibodies and related immunological substances; diseases of the immune system; the application of immunological reactions for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease; and the use of immunological techniques as analytical tools in the clinical laboratory.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Laboratory reports (25%);In-class quizzes (10%),Mid-semester test (15%),Final 3-hr theory exam (50%).

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture (13 weeks), 1-hr tutorial (13 weeks), 3-hr practical (12 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - L
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

CXA172 + CXA176 or completion of Year 1 of an approved degree

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr M Watts

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