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Dr Christopher Wong

At the end of the course, students should achive the following in the field of Virology and Immunology:

1. Understand how viruses transmit, infect and replicate in different host cells 
2. Discuss how viral some viral infections are transient or persistent and the disease they cause
3. Describe how viral infections are controlled and diagnosed
4. Appreciate the role and importance of innate and adaptive immunity to host defence against micro-organisms
5. Describe the functions and properties of different immune cells and organs that comprise the immune system
6. Describe antibody structure and how this relates to antibody functions
7. Discuss the importance of MHC molecules in activation of adaptive immunity
8. Describe the assembly and expression of antigen receptor molecules during lymphocyte development
9. Discuss the cellular interactions and activation of immune cells in response to foreign antigen and cytokines
10. Describe central and peripheral tolerance in lymphocytes and how failure this process can lead to autoimmunity
11. Discuss the over-reaction of our immune system to some antigens in hypersensitivity reactions
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12. Work as a team to develop answers to questions asked on any of the above topics (1-11) during face-to-face tutorials
13. Conduct experiments to visualise concepts taught in the above topics 1-11

Title: Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System
Author(s): Abbas, Licthman and Pillai
Publisher: Elsiever

Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website (http://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/).

This course will be delivered in the following means:

•  27 x 1 hour lectures
•  8 x 1 hour tutorials delivered
•  Practical sessions as required. Practical class contact of 4hr per week for up to five weeks during semester, as required according to the MBS Practical ABC system (see Course Planner for details, under SCIENCE 2200/2201/2202 as required).

Student learning is further supported by provision of additional questions to help focus independent study during tutorial contact weeks, plus extra resources on MyUni for some topics. Student's revision of key concepts from pre-requisite courses is encouraged and facilitated by provision of material to guide and aid revision on MyUni, plus formative online revision quizzes.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Practicals (20%)

Students are required to participate and complete the MBS Practical A/B/C.   Students enrolled in this course will attend one or more of Practicals A, B and C offered by the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Science. Refer to Current Students Online Enrolment information at 

This summative and formative activity will assist students to develop an understanding of the observational and experimental character of science, to value the close relationship between scientific research and development of new knowledge, develop practical laboratory skills, appreciate the need for experimental design, develop skills to interpret raw experimental data. The practical exercises are designed to develop teamwork, objective criticism and high level numerical and computing skills. The skills to effectively communicate the outcomes in written and oral reports is a significant part. The laboratory exercises will give students opportunity to learn skills made available by new technologies. The practicals include laboratory based exercises, computer based exercises to develop data handling skills, use of online databases and bioinformatics applications, and online journal and abstracting systems for preparation of review style reports. The practicals are assessed by a combination of written reports and oral presentations.
 

Tutorials (20%)

All tutorials are compulsory. The aim of tutorials is to develop a student’s knowledge, scientific curiosity for virology and immunology, and an appreciation of the role of both disciplines for society and the environment.

Students are required to complete online quizzes prior to attending their face-to-face tutorials. The online test which consist of an assortment of questions (brief answer questions, pulldown options and True/False. Students are assessed on lectures covered in the preceeding week. The assessments will be marked and returned to the the students as feedback.

Students are then required to attend and participate at their nominated face-to-face tutorials.  Students will work in groups to discuss tutorial questions (released the week before) pertaining to concepts taught in preceeding lectures.

 

Internal Tests (3x 20%)

There will be 3x 50 min summative assessment that will be held during nominated lecture time slots throughout the semester. Students will be tested on their knowledge and understanding of concepts taught in Immunology or Virology. The internal tests are paper-based assessments and consist of questions in MCQ and SAQ formats.

Assessment Task	Task Type	Hurdle	Weighting	Outcomes Assessed
Practicals	Summative	No	20%	1-13
Tutorials	Summative	No	20%	1-13
Internal Tests	Summative	No	60%	1-11

The assessment methods used for this course are designed to address a number of the B. Sciences graduate attributes. 

Practicals (20%)

Students are required to participate and complete the MBS Practical A/B/C.   Students enrolled in this course will attend one or more of Practicals A, B and C offered by the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Science. Refer to Current Students Online Enrolment information at This summative and formative activity will assist students to develop an understanding of the observational and experimental character of science, to value the close relationship between scientific research and development of new knowledge, develop practical laboratory skills, appreciate the need for experimental design, develop skills to interpret raw experimental data. The practical exercises are designed to develop teamwork, objective criticism and high level numerical and computing skills. The skills to effectively communicate the outcomes in written and oral reports is a significant part. The laboratory exercises will give students opportunity to learn skills made available by new technologies. The practicals include laboratory based exercises, computer based exercises to develop data handling skills, use of online databases and bioinformatics applications, and online journal and abstracting systems for preparation of review style reports. The practicals are assessed by a combination of written reports and oral presentations.
 

Tutorials (20%)

All tutorials are compulsory. The aim of tutorials is to develop a student’s knowledge, scientific curiosity for virology and immunology, and an appreciation of the role of both disciplines for society and the environment.

Students are required to complete open-book online quizzes prior to attending their face-to-face tutorials. The online test consist of an assortment of formats including brief answer questions, pulldown options and True/False options. Students are assessed on lectures covered in the preceeding week. The assessments will be marked and returned to the the students as feedback.

Students are then required to attend and participate at their nominated face-to-face tutorials.  Students will work in groups to discuss tutorial questions (released the week before) pertaining to concepts taught in preceeding lectures.

 

Theory Tests (3x 20%)

There will be 3x 50 min summative assessment that will be held during nominated lecture time slots throughout the semester. Students will be tested on their knowledge and understanding of concepts taught in Virology and/or Immunology.
The theory tests are closed-book paper-based assessments and consist of questions in Multiple Choice Questions and Short Answer Question formats.

If you are unable to work on the tutorial online quizzes, or attend the face to face tutorial or sit for the theory test for medical and compassionate reasons, please e-mail christopher.wong@adelaide.edu.au with the appropriate documentation.