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On successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Describe the principles of neuro-immune interactions
- Outline the basis of glial cell activation and their role in neuroinflammation
- Explain current theories into the mechanisms underlying certain neuroimmune and neuroinflammatory diseases
- Critically discuss recent advances in neuroimmunology research, including the potential of immunomodulation as a therapeutic intervention
- Appreciate how recent developments in neuroimmunology are changing established concepts in both immunology and neuroscience
Module content will address the following primary concepts:
- Introduction to Neuroimmunology
- The fundamental elements of neuroimmune regulation
- Neuroinflammation, modulation of neuroinflammation and neuroinflammatory disease
- Neuroinflammation and behaviour: cognitive function and sickness behaviour
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 13 |
Specified Learning Activities | 27 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 100 |
Basic background of principles and concepts of neuroscience, basic understanding of the immune system, e.g. BMOL20080 (Metabolism, Immunity & Infection) or equivalent
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Three essay-style questions will be provided following completion of the module. Students will be required to answer two questions, which must be prepared and submitted within a 2-day period. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 100 |
Attendance: Engagement with in-class discussion on relevant research papers. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 0 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback will be provided via in-class, tutorial-style discussion, during and following module activities.
Name | Role |
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Dr Gary Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Derek Costello | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jana Haase | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29 | Thurs 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 25, 29 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23 | Tues 12:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24 | Tues 12:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 26 | Tues 12:00 - 13:50 |