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BMOL40410

Academic Year 2024/2025

Advanced Immunology (BMOL40410)

Subject:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Siobhán McClean
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module builds on the material covered in Stage 3 Immunology module (BMOL30090) and will draw on current research in this rapidly changing field. All contributors have a research interest in immunology and/or inflammatory conditions. Topics will include innate immunity, innate recognition of antigens, pattern recognition receptors (including cytosolic PRRs) and their signalling pathways; cross presentation; trained immunity, immunometabolism, T-cell subsets, T-cell exhaustion; inflammation and its role in chronic conditions such as Asthma; regulation of the immune system; host directed therapy; vaccines and adjuvants.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, the student will be able to:
Discuss innate immunity, including innate recognition of antigens and PRRs.
Describe trained immunity
Discuss immunometabolism
Demonstrate an understanding of inflammatory diseases and recent advances in therapies for these conditions
Compare IgE -mediated allergic disease with non-IgE mediated allergic disease.
Discuss immunodeficiency and immunodeficiency diseases
Describe how pathogens can evade or subvert the immune system
Cite several case studies of chronic inflammatory diseases.
Discuss specific examples of T-cell exhaustion
Discuss current research topics in the field of immunology

Indicative Module Content:

Topics will include innate immunity, innate recognition of antigens, pattern recognition receptors (including cytosolic PRRs) and their signalling pathways; cross presentation; trained immunity, immunometabolism, T-cell subsets, T-cell exhaustion; inflammation and its role in chronic conditions such as Asthma; regulation of the immune system; host directed therapy; vaccines and adjuvants.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

102

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; enquiry & problem-based learning; debates; case-based learning; student presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
BMOL30090 - Immunology


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): End of trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
70
 Yes
Exam (In-person): Mid-trimester Exam/assignment Week 7 Graded No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Carol Aherne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Colm Collins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Monica De Gaetano Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Stephen Lalor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mario Manresa Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Kieran Meade Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
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