Module Description:
The student will develop a broad understanding of the innate and adaptive immune systems. The role of the clinical immunology laboratory in the investigation of autoimmune, allergic, and immunodeficiency conditions will be discussed.
Module aim:
The aim of this module is to provide the students with an understanding of the immune response to pathogens and familiarise them with the role of the clinical immunology laboratory.
Lectures
• An introduction to the innate immune system including: phagocytosis, inflammation, pattern recognition receptors, and complement.• An introduction to the adaptive immune system including: MHC, antigen processing & presentation, T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes. • The role of the immunology laboratory in the investigation of immune-mediated diseases
Practicals
Practicals will be drawn from the following;• Complement assay• Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) and case study• Flow cytometry• Immunoassay/ELISA
To include: lectures (10 hours), tutorials (2 hours), laboratory practical classes (12 hours).
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |