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Archived Version 2012 - 2013

Module Title Advanced Practical Immunology and Immunoanalysis
Module Code BE553
School School of Biotechnology

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Module Co-ordinatorDr. Paul LeonardOffice NumberA210
NFQ level 9 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 practical applications of advanced immunological techniques. In this module students will gain a working knowledge of some of the methods used in advanced analysis with particular focus on immunoassay's.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the principles of immune analysis and discuss the applications, advantages and limitations of these techniques.
2. Prepare and characterise monoclonal antibodies from serum.
3. Perform a range of immunological techniques such as ELISA and LFIA.
4. Set up an experiment to immobilise a ligand on a Biacore sensor chip and monitor binding to its cognate analyte in real time.
5. Discuss the fundamentals of humoral and cellular immunity and the basis of vaccination.
6. Develop an cell based assay to monitor the efficacy of vaccination.
7. Translate immunological theory into a practical setting.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture1Review of laboratory techniques and safety
Laboratory54Practical techniques
Independent Study9Background study on laboratory techniques
Assignment Completion60Laboratory reports (x2)
Directed learning1Laboratory examination
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

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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
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Indicative Reading List

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