IMM3042 Clinical immunopathology
Faculty of Science
IMM3042 Clinical immunopathology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before IMM3042
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After IMM3042
1 unit list IMM3042 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit will review the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders associated with excessive, defective, or unwarranted immune responses. Disorders which will be covered include autoimmunity, inflammatory and infectious diseases, allergy, immunodeficiency, cancers, and transplant rejection.
Current scientific research into and use of novel disease treatments that modulate the immune system, as well as improved diagnosis will also be reviewed.
Skills will also be developed in searching and critically reviewing the literature and in both written and oral scientific communication in relation to clinical immunopathology.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment (Part I and Part II)PresentationThreshold hurdle25%
- In-semester testsQuiz / Test15%
- Tutorials and directed learning assessmentsExercise30%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationThreshold hurdle30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the functional and regulatory pathways of the normal immune system.
- 2
Explain how various pathogens evade the immune system and evaluate immunopathologies resulting from infection.
- 3
Examine and compare the pathogenesis of different disorders of the immune system such as autoimmunity, allergy, inflammatory diseases, immunodeficiency, leukemia/lymphoma and transplant rejection.
- 4
Evaluate immunotherapeutic and immunomodulatory strategies, and determine their suitability for prevention, treatment or cure of immune disorders.
- 5
Analyse and interpret data from immunopathology experiments, and demonstrate effective communication of data to an appropriate audience in both written and oral formats in relation to these experiments.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Assessments5 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- One 3-hour tutorial/directed learning;
- Three 1-hour lectures and
- Six hours of self-directed learning per week
This unit is taught using a combination of lectures, workshops and tutorials. Lectures are primarily used to deliver key information and concepts associated with immunology in various aspects of health and disease. Tutorials and workshops comprise active, student-centered, and peer-assisted learning to engage students in conceptual thinking, develop skills to assist with the major assignment, and to discuss and consolidate teaching material in smaller groups.
Where it fits
IMM3042 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Maria Demaria
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Mark Wright
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IMM3042?
IMM3042 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after IMM3042?
IMM3042 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including IMM3062.
When is IMM3042 offered?
In 2026, IMM3042 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does IMM3042 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include IMM3042?
IMM3042 is part of Human pathology and Immunology.