CHI305: Immunology, Genetics and Microbiology

Introduction to three important areas of consideration for primary contact health care practitioners. The interdependence of genetics, immunology and microbiology will be emphasised. Basic concept of genetics, immunology and microbiology with be presented with consideration of the mechanisms of the immune response and its relationships to infectious microbial agents. Special discussion topics include vaccination, regulation of immunity, and the effects of excesses and deficiencies on the immune response. Project work and seminars will be required for completion of the unit.

Points	4
Enrolment Options	Murdoch: S2-internal
Contact Time	Lectures/workshops: 4 hours per week; practicals (small groups): 2 hours per week; project work/seminars: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites	Enrolment in Chiropractic and successful completion of Years 1 and 2.
School	School of Chiropractic and Sports Science
Unit Coordinator	Dr Randy Beck Position: Snr Lecturer Clinical Chiropractic E-mail: R.Beck@murdoch.edu.au Location: Murdoch Campus Economics, Commerce and Law Room 1.011 Phone: Prefix: +618 9360 1269
Unit Contacts	Contact Phone Prefix: +618 Location Explanation of Location Codes Teaching Period(s) Dr Peter Chapman Lecturer in Clinical Chiropractic (P.Chapman@murdoch.edu.au) 9360 1231 Murdoch Campus Economics, Commerce and Law Room 2.006 MURDOCH S2: Internal (02/08/2010 - 26/11/2010)

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Key to Offshore Campus Location abbreviations: APMISIN Asia Pacific Management Institute (Singapore) CEJTOKYO Chiropractic Education Japan (Tokyo) JKURASHIKI NET Corporation (Kurashiki, Japan) KDUPG KDU College (Penang, Malaysia) KDUPJ KDU College (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) SGP-REPOLY Republic Polytechnic (Singapore) SMANUFED Singapore Manufacturing Federation ZHENGZHOU Zhengzhou University (China)