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Biology Teaching and Learning Centre · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course will investigate host responses to microbial infections: innate reactions including the complement system, and phagocytic cells; adaptive immunity including clonal selection theory, antibodies, roles of B and T lymphocytes, antigens and antigen presentation, and molecular genetics of antigen receptors; bacterial diseases, focussing on molecular explanations of pathogenesis and virulence of selected pathogens and toxins; viruses and viral infections with an emphasis on replication strategies, host and tissue specificity, effects of viruses on cells (cell death, transformation, latency), and determinants of viral virulence. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but will be assessed separately
Laboratory reports
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
Seminar presentation on a topic to be decided in consultation with the convenor
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 6
Written examination
Learning outcomes 1, 2
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures per week (total 24 hours). Up to 33 hours of practical or tutorial sessions throughout the semester. - Approximately 73 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, reports and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Other Information Please email rsb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au if you need to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
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