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FUNDAMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY

Module code: BI601
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: BIOLOGY
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	Overview
	The taught component of the module will overlap with the first 16 lectures of BI301 (Introduction to Immunology), to give students a good grounding in the scientific theory underlying modern Immunology. Topics studied will include a 4-lecture survey/overview of the topic before 12 lectures covering innate immunology, B cell biology, the structure and function of antibody and how diversity is generated. Cell mediated immunology will be examined, contrasting T cell recognition with B cell recognition of antigen. T cell effector and regulatory functions and cytokine production will be discussed in detail, following an in depth examination of the MHC structure, organisation and function. Lecture material will be supported by dedicated tutorials (specific to MSc students) and an essay assignment. Finally students will undertake 9 hours of practical work to introduce basic techniques in Immunology.

Overview

The taught component of the module will overlap with the first 16 lectures of BI301 (Introduction to Immunology), to give students a good grounding in the scientific theory underlying modern Immunology. Topics studied will include a 4-lecture survey/overview of the topic before 12 lectures covering innate immunology, B cell biology, the structure and function of antibody and how diversity is generated. Cell mediated immunology will be examined, contrasting T cell recognition with B cell recognition of antigen. T cell effector and regulatory functions and cytokine production will be discussed in detail, following an in depth examination of the MHC structure, organisation and function. Lecture material will be supported by dedicated tutorials (specific to MSc students) and an essay assignment. Finally students will undertake 9 hours of practical work to introduce basic techniques in Immunology.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: The aim of this module is (i) to provide students with a thorough grounding in the fundamental aspects of Immunology, (ii) to provide a core understanding of the principles of Immunology, and (iii) to introduce fundamental concepts in how living organisms counter infection.

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): 20 marks for practical assignments. 10 marks for essay assignments. Students who have graduated from Maynooth University and have successfully completed module BI301 (Introduction to Immunology) achieving 50% or greater will be required to attend module BI601 but will be assessed by essay assignments in place of the written examination accounting for 85 marks, while practical assignments will be allocated 15 marks. Students who have graduated from Maynooth University but achieved less than 50% in module BI301 will be required to complete the module as described.

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	30%
University scheduled written examination	70%	120 minutes
Other	0%
Total	100%	120 minutes

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
Pass Standard 40%. Failure to attend and engage in the continual assessment component of this module will result in a technical fail.
Penalties: Late submission of continuous assessment accepted with penalty (up to 3days 10%, more than 3 days 25%), in the absence of extenuating circumstances.

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Timetable
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