IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology
Faculty of Science
IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before IMM3802
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After IMM3802
No unit lists IMM3802 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: BTH2752 and 6 credit points of level 2 physiology
Overview
This unit aims to introduce you to some fundamental aspects of immunology. It reviews the normal immune response to foreign antigens and how it provides defence against microorganisms, and also the pathogenesis and diagnosis of disorders associated with an excessive, defective or unwarranted immune response. Disorders discussed include autoimmune diseases, allergies, immunodeficiency states, leukaemia/ lymphoma and transplants. You will also be introduced to the practical aspects of laboratory immunology. Techniques used in clinical and research immunology laboratories will be presented during practical classes.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid Semester testQuiz / Test20%
- Lab reportsDemonstration25%
- Assignment - essayWritten10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination45%
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 normal function, regulation and anatomy of the immune system and how it provides defence against microorganisms;
- 2
Demonstrate an understanding of pathogenesis of disorders of the immune system and strategies for immunosuppression and immunopotentiation to correct these disorders;
- 3
Apply principles of immunological techniques used in diagnostic and research laboratories;
- 4
Demonstrate advanced scientific report writing and team work skills.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials10 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Laboratories21 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Three 1-hour lectures;
- One 3-hour practical class (7 weeks);
- One-hour tutorial and (10 weeks) and
- 6-7 hours of independent study per week.
You will be engaged in discussions of currnet topics in immunoilogy during tutorial sessions.
Learning resources
Required resources
Abbas, A.K., Lichtman, A.H., Cellular and Molecular Immunology , 5 th ed., Saunders.
Roitt, Brostoff, Male, Immunology, 6 th ed., Mosby.
Abbas, A.K. 2004, Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System , Saunders.
Janeway, C.A., Travers, P., Walport, M. & Shlomchik, M. 2001, Immunobiology: The Immune System in Health and Disease , Churchill Livingstone. Prepared by:
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Chee Mun Fang
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Chee Mun Fang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IMM3802?
IMM3802 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is IMM3802 offered?
In 2026, IMM3802 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does IMM3802 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.