IMM3051 Principles of applied immunology
Faculty of Science
IMM3051 Principles of applied immunology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before IMM3051
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After IMM3051
2 units list IMM3051 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit aims to introduce you to practical aspects of laboratory immunology. The course is laboratory based with tutorials to ensure a thorough theoretical understanding of techniques. Topics include the anatomy of the immune system, production of polyclonal antisera and monoclonal antibodies, structure and properties of immunoglobulins (antibodies), electrophoresis and other techniques for detection of antigen/antibody reactions. Diagnostic immunology techniques include immunofluorescence, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and analysis of plasma proteins (immunoglobulins, complement etc).
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Compare different methods of antibodies purified from a range of different biological sources;
- 2
Validate different methods of testing purified antibody products;
- 3
Demonstrate the ability to perform common laboratory calculations and use these in a practical setting;
- 4
Accurately record, analyse and report experimental outcomes and demonstrate this by producing written assessments;
- 5
Source relevant scientific literature from a variety of sources, including (but not limited to) scientific journals, textbooks and the internet for the completion of written assignments.
Workload and teaching
One 5-hour practical class per week
Where it fits
IMM3051 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Maria Demaria
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kim Murphy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IMM3051?
IMM3051 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after IMM3051?
IMM3051 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including IMM3042 and IMM3062.
When is IMM3051 offered?
In 2020, IMM3051 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include IMM3051?
IMM3051 is part of Immunology.