Course Title: Infections and Immunolgy
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Infections and Immunolgy
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus.
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
Course Coordinator: N/A
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: @rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed BIOL2538 Human Pathophysiology 1 and BIOL2539 Human Pathophysiology 2 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 an understanding of how the immune system protects the human body from deadly pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and parasites via the innate and adaptive immune responses. It will also explore immune-related disorders where immune dysfunction contributes to the pathological state such as allergy, autoimmunity, cancer and rejection of transplantation.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BP231 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
PLO 1 Apply a breadth and depth of biomedical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach.
PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and biomedical problems.
PLO 4 Communicate and collaborate with di-verse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional for-mats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.
PLO 5 Demonstrate critical reflection skills, responsibility and ac-countability for own learning and professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary team
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Conceptually map stages of the innate and adaptive immune response that protects the human body against pathogens.
- Critically evaluate current understanding of immune dysfunction and how it leads to allergy, autoimmunity, cancer and rejection of tissue transplantation.
- Critically reflect on research into treatment of immune disorders.
- Analyse scientific data and justify your interpretation to your peers and industry in oral and written format.
Overview of Learning Activities
This course will use a range of learning activities including lectures and practicals, tutorial sessions, online resources and self-directed learning. Throughout the course you will work both individually and in teams to complete interactive activities. Delivery will be a mix of face to face and online.
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 Site.
Overview of Learning Resources
Resources such as prescribed and recommended texts available through the RMIT library eReserve, internet links to relevant information and links to relevant YouTube video will support your understanding of topics
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course Site.
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 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 Tasks 1: Quizzes
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Assessment Task 2: Case Based Timed Assessment
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Assessment Task 3: Assignment
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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.