CMB2004 : Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Andrew Knight
- Lecturer: Dr Vanessa Armstrong
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the molecular and cell biology underlying a specific immune response, and to describe how such responses can protect against infection.
Outline Of Syllabus
Antibodies, T cell receptors and MHC molecules
Genetics of antigen recognition systems
Lymphocyte development
Lymphocyte activation
Regulation of immune responses
Antibody use in research/healthcare
Immunity against infection/immunization
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | In person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Seminars - In person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 86:30 | 86:30 | Writing up lecture notes, revision and general reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to impart information in a concise manner, to highlight areas of importance and to interrelate with directed reading and self-directed study. In person seminar is for developing higher level skills, including data interpretation, problem-solving and contextualization of taught content, as well as information retrieval. Private study is used for self-directed learning including further reading and preparation for examinations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 60 | 1 | A | 100 | In person Inspera Invigilated: Quiz format/data interpretation based exam. Maximum 75 questions. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System | 1 | Sister module delivered at NuMed. To be timetabled at 9:30 am and not on a Friday. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge and understanding is assessed through a summative examination.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Winter vacation. Coursework with submission dates after the Winter vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely. The assessment format will not normally vary from the original to ensure learning outcomes are met. Any changes to the original format must meet module learning outcomes and be approved by the school.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CMB2004's Timetable