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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Immunology Techniques
Module Code	BE384
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Richard O'Kennedy Semester 2: Richard O'Kennedy Autumn: Richard O'Kennedy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to develop a good understanding of the principles and practical applications of a wide range of immunological techniques.

Learning Outcomes

1. State the principles of immune analysis and discuss the applications, advantages and limitations of same.
2. Prepare and characterise monoclonal antibodies and enzyme labelled antibodies
3. Perform a range of immunological techniques such as Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay etc.,
4. Discuss the fundamentals of humoral and cellular immunity and the basis of vaccination.
5. Complete a cellular based assay testing the efficacy of vaccination
6. Translate immune theory into a practical setting

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	1	Rreview of Laboratory techniques and safety
Laboratory	54	Practical techniques
Independent learning time	9	Backgound study on laboratory techniques
Assignment	60	Laboratory reports (X2)
Examination	1	In class test
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Syllabus.
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Practicals will include the following.
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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)	Combined lab report for BE384A	50%	n/a
Report (s) (written / oral)	Combined Lab report for BE384B	25%	n/a
In Class Test	Class test for BE384B	25%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

GCB

BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE384

Date of Last Revision

17-MAY-11

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