Syllabus of Biotechnology at Haide College Immunology & Virology An integrated approach is used to study the mechanisms by which our immune system deals with pathogens. Topics covered in the Immunology section comprise innate and adaptive immunity, including T and B cell development, cell mediated and humoral immunity; receptors and cytokines; inflammatory responses; tolerance and autoimmunity; immunity to intra- and extra-cellular organisms such as bacteria, viruses and macroparasites. Topics covered in the Virology section include: information on structure, replication and classification of eukaryotic viruses; virus-host interactions; epidemiology of virus infections; virus vaccines, antiviral drugs and viral diagnostics. The anticipated knowledge, skills and attitude to be developed by the student are: 1. The basic replication strategies of viruses and the fundamentals of interactions between viruses and the host. 2. The role and importance of innate and adaptive immunity to host defence against micro-organisms. 3. The functions and properties of different cell types and organs that comprise the immune system. 4. The processes involved in immune cell development. 5. The assembly and expression of antigen receptor molecules during lymphocyte development. 6. The cellular interactions and activation of immune cells in response to foreign antigen and cytokines. 7. The generation of immune memory and tolerance. 8. Antibody structure and how this relates to antibody functions. 9. The importance of MHC molecules in activation of adaptive immunity. 10. The complement system & Hypersensitivity reactions. Content to be decided by the University of Adelaide Learning Schedule Description Pre-requisites Biology I Intended Learning Outcomes
免疫学与病毒学-Immunology& Virology
