IMM3062 Clinical and research laboratory immunology
Faculty of Science
IMM3062 Clinical and research laboratory immunology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before IMM3062
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After IMM3062
1 unit list IMM3062 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
You will learn advanced techniques used in both clinical and research immunology settings. You will design experimental protocols; appreciating the importance of experimental and quality controls in research design and linking laboratory findings with clinical problems. The unit is laboratory based, incorporating small group in-class discussions covering theoretical aspects of the content. You will choose an emerging area of research, design experiments that could investigate this research and present this in a range of research settings.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory class assessmentsDemonstration30%
- Research project reportWritten20%
- Research project oral presentation (5 minutes)PresentationThreshold hurdle10%
- Laboratory-based practical and theory examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Perform research and diagnostic laboratory techniques, laboratory skills and calculations;
- 2
Implement safe and competent scientific work-practices;
- 3
Identify relevant questions for scientific inquiry through a written assessment and present this in a research forum;
- 4
Accurately record, analyse and report experimental outcomes;
- 5
Synthesise and present experimental findings in the context of relevant scientific literature.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories60 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- One 5-hour laboratory class
- 1-2 hours of directed/self-directed pre-class preparation and
- 5-6 hours of self-directed learning activities per week
You will complete practical exercises and are engaged in either Structured or Open enquiry
Learning resources
Required resources
Laboratory coat, safety glasses
Where it fits
IMM3062 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kim Murphy
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Frank Alderuccio
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IMM3062?
IMM3062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after IMM3062?
IMM3062 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including IMM3042.
When is IMM3062 offered?
In 2025, IMM3062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does IMM3062 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include IMM3062?
IMM3062 is part of Immunology.