Course Title: Immunology

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Immunology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS1050

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

ONPS1050

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

ONPS2388

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

ONPS2388

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Prof. Peter Smooker

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 992 57129

Course Coordinator Email: peter.smooker@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 223.1.29

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

This course provides you with knowledge and understanding of, and practical skills in, immunology and the way it is applied in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and research.

An online practical component accompanies the lectures whereby you will undertake experiments that illustrate fundamental concepts of immunology and disease diagnosis.

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for MC111 Master of Biotechnology: 

PLO 1. Understanding Science 

1.1 You will demonstrate an advanced understanding of biological sciences by articulating the methods of science, explaining why current biological knowledge is both contestable and testable through further inquiry, and explaining the role and relevance of biotechnology in society.

1.2 You will have an understanding of recent developments in a specialised area of biotechnology 

PLO 2. Advanced skills to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology. 

2.1 You will demonstrate cognitive skills in mastery of advanced theoretical knowledge in biotechnology and apply this knowledge to solve complex problems in existing and new areas. 

PLO 5. Personal and professional responsibility.

5.1 You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work by being an independent and self-directed learner

5.2 You will work effectively, responsibly, ethically, and safely in an individual or team context

5.3 You will demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to biotechnology

 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for BH090 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and BP226 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology):

2.1 Depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating a well-developed understanding of biological sciences.

2.2 Depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating that biotechnology has interdisciplinary connections with other sciences.

 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) BP293 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science:

2.1. Demonstrating knowledge across disciplines contributing to biotechnology and biomedical science

3.1. Gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources

3.3. Selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation

4.1. Communicating scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.

 

 


Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of immunology and the way it is applied in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and research;
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and practical skills in undertaking simple simulated immunological experiments that mimic those undertaken in diagnostic laboratories and research laboratories;
  3. Demonstrate literature review skills in undertaking a large survey of a complex field within immunology, synthesise the information from primary medical literature;
  4. Coherently report in a written document using the appropriate language of the field.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Practical reports
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Written assignment
Weighting: 35%
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 3 & 4

Assessment 3: End-of-semester knowledge check
Weighting: 35%
This assessment supports CLO 1-4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.