This course examines the molecular and cellular basis of the immune system which protects animals and humans from infection by pathogens such as viruses, other microbes and parasites. The importance of the immune system in health and disease is emphasised and topics covered include vaccination, auto-immune diseases and cancer immunology.<br/><br/>Incompatible: 3007BBS Immunology<br/>Advised Prerequisite: 1006BPS Functional Molecular Genetics<br/>Advised Corequisite: 3001BPS Molecular Cell Biology -- Course Website