IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY - 2021/2
Module code: BMS3062
Module Overview
In this module you will study the species specific immune systems and understand the basics of veterinary immunopathology. You will also study the species specific anatomical and physiological differences relevant to veterinary immunopathology.
Furthermore, you will study how the immune system of animals compares to humans. On completion of this module you will have a detailed understating of the form and function of the immune system of animals and how it influences infectious and non-infectious disease.
Module provider
School of Biosciences and Medicine
Module Leader
SELEMETAS Nick (Biosc & Med)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 6
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 82
Seminar Hours: 22
Tutorial Hours: 2
Guided Learning: 33
Captured Content: 11
Module Availability
Semester 1
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
BMS2045 Introduction to Immunology
Module content
Topics
- Introduction to Veterinary Immunology
What Mice and Man cannot tell us (or do not have)
- Anatomy of the immune system
- T cell activation in veterinary species (with focus on NK & g/d cells)
- Anti-Immunology: how viruses outsmart the immune system
- Regulatory T cells: or how to turn the immune system off
- The DIVA (differentiate infected from vaccinated animals) concept for vaccines
- Allergy & Autoimmunity part I
- Allergy & Autoimmunity part II
- The use of genomics to analyse the immune system of animals
- Revision
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Examination Online | 24HR ONLINE EXAM (OPEN BOOK) ESSAYS (2.5HRS) | 100 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
A detailed knowledge of the principles of veterinary immunology and veterinary immuno-pathology.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
Exam (2hrs) – Essay questions
Formative assessment and feedback
A selection of (exam type) questions will be used to assess students progress during the module. Students will be invited to provide draft answers upon which brief written feedback (exam like) will be provided. In addition, students will be provided with verbal feedback on their performance throughout the module. Further information will be provided in the first session and on SurreyLearn.
Module aims
- This module aims to: Provide an overview of veterinary immunology & immuno-pathology.
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Describe the species specific immune systems | K |
| 003 | Understand the basics of veterinary immuno-pathology | K |
| 004 | Describe the species specific anatomical and physiological differences relevant to veterinary immune-pathology | K |
| 005 | Describe the common pathologies of livestock and companion animals | K |
| 006 | Communicate effectively orally and in written work | K |
| 007 | Evaluate considerations relating to veterinary immunology | C |
| 008 | Evaluate considerations relating to veterinary immuno-pathology | C |
| 009 | Work independently demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time management | T |
| 010 | Participate in group discussions and on group assignments | T |
| 002 | Explain how the immune system of animals compares to that of humans | K |
| 011 | Investigate and analyse problems | T |
| 012 | Integrate numerical & non-numerical information | T |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
Develop independent thinking and analytical skills.
The learning and teaching methods include:
Lectures/Seminars – 28hrs
Independent learning – 120hrs
Revision session – 2hr
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
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Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) | 1 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.