Course Code: | SBMS3101 |
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Course Title: | Immunology |
Unit: | 2 |
Faculty Package / Core / Elective: | Core |
Concentration Area: | Nil |
Year of Study: | Year 3 or above |
Term: | 1 |
Pre-requisit:: | Nil |
Co-requisite: | Nil |
Course Coordinator: | Professor ZHOU Jingying |
Description: | The immune system plays a critical role to fight against viral and bacterial infections as well as elimination of tumour cells, which is critical for maintenance of healthy well-being. The abnormal conditions of immune system result in many types of pathological conditions, such as chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, allergy and immunodeficiency. This course will introduce main concepts of immunology such as innate and adaptive immunity, discrimination of self/non-self, immune repertoire, clonal selection and tolerance. Particular emphasis will be given to human diseases associated with immune system such as allergy, AIDS, anti-tumour immunity, transplant rejection, and autoimmune conditions. Connections among nervous, immune system and microbiota will be also discussed. |
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Offering Year: | 2018/19 onwards |
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