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SCH3239 Human Immunology
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function
or
SCH1143 Systems Physiology
 
Description:
This unit examines the human body’s efforts to detect, contain and remove or destroy foreign or damaging substances. The molecular, cellular and organ components of the system are considered. Both positive and negative aspects of the immune response are presented, along with new ways to manipulate the system to improve transplantation and fight malignancies.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K05Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
MIBIOMBiomedical Science Minor
MAAADNBiomedical Science Major
MABUUDBiomedical Science Major
SMCHUMHuman Biology 8 Unit Supporting Major
MAHBIOHuman Biology Major
MAAADOHuman Genetics Major
SMCPHAPHARMACOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIPHARPharmacology Minor
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012