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BMSC11012 Foundations of Immunology
Foundations of Immunology
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will study the structure and function of the immune system and be introduced to foundational concepts that underpin how the immune system works. You will explore the mechanisms that control the human body’s ability to detect, contain and remove or destroy harmful pathogens whilst retaining tolerance to its own cells. You will also demonstrate your competency in understanding and analysing laboratory tests in the assessment of the immune response. Depending on your discipline, you will be required to attend a residential school.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisites: BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1 OR BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 OR BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1  

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Bundaberg
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUITE feedback

Feedback

Students found the weekly worksheets and associated weekly tutorial helpful in assisting with the assessment quizzes.

Recommendation

Tutorials incorporating test-like questions will be retained.

Feedback from SUITE feedback

Feedback

Students enjoyed the residential school and found the handouts assisted with their preparation for the invigilated in-class test.

Recommendation

Residential school format and handouts will be retained.

Feedback from SUITE feedback

Feedback

Earlier assessment feedback may be beneficial.

Recommendation

Assessment timing will be examined to see if earlier assessment feedback is possible.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

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Textbooks and Resources

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