The immune system is central to many aspects of health such as recovering from viral and bacterial infections, vaccination against common diseases, fighting cancers and accepting organ transplants. The immune system is also responsible for many common conditions such as allergy and autoimmune diseases including type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. IMM2011: Basic immunology: The body's defence system, introduces students to the fundamental concepts of the immune system. It describes the structure of the immune system and how it can develop specificity and diversity for combating microbes and pathogens. Key concepts surrounding the function of the immune system in... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Frank Alderuccio and Dr Kim Murphy
Prerequisites: BIO1022 or BMS1021 or BMS1062. Recommended: a level one Chemistry unit or VCE Chemistry.
