This online course, Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation (MICR 270),is designed for studentsfromvarious biological and allied health sciencesbackgrounds,at all levels of post-secondary educationand isrecommended as a foundation course for pursuing a career in health sciences.As reflected by the title,thecourse primarily focuses on, 1) the overall organization of the immune system, 2)role of immune systemin combatingdiseases caused by common pathogensas well as adverse reactions of the immune system and 3) application of the basic knowledge of immunology to the field of infectious disease prevention and control by vaccines and treatment of cancer. The unique featureof course lies in its overall structure and delivery that will prepare you for further in depth learning in the field of immunology.
After completing MICR 270, students will be able to define and illustrate:
This online course, Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation (MICR 270),is designed for studentsfromvarious biological and allied health sciencesbackgrounds,at all levels of post-secondary educationand isrecommended as a foundation course for pursuing a career in health sciences.As reflected by the title,thecourse primarily focuses on, 1) the overall organization of the immune system, 2)role of immune systemin combatingdiseases caused by common pathogensas well as adverse reactions of the immune system and 3) application of the basic knowledge of immunology to the field of infectious disease prevention and control by vaccines and treatment of cancer. The unique featureof course lies in its overall structure and delivery that will prepare you for further in depth learning in the field of immunology.
10% - Module Quizzes
30% - Journal Article Assignment
20% - Scientific Poster Assignment
40% - Final Procotored Exam
*Evaluation Subject to Change*
Final Examination
For an enhanced test-taking experience in your Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) course, your exams will be virtually proctored in the BHSc Portal using RPNow software.
RPNow is a remote proctoring service that ensures a high standard of academic integrity and allows you to write your exam in your own workspace. In order to ensure academic integrity during your exam, you will be required to sign in with photo ID, complete a scan of your workspace, be video and audio monitored for the duration of your exam, and have all activity on your desktop captured. These recordings will then be reviewed by trained RPNow proctors for suspicious activity.
ASO reserves the right to make changes to the required material list as received by the instructor before the course starts. Please refer to the Campus Bookstore website at http://www.campusbookstore.com/Textbooks/Search-Engine to obtain the most up-to-date list of required materials for this course before purchasing them.
MICR 270 course notes via modules posted online. Relevant primary literature and review articles pertaining to specific modules will be provided by the instructor.
Optional Text Owen, J., Punt, J., & S. Stranford. (2013). Kuby Immunology, Seventh Edition. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company
Students can expect to spend approximately 9-10 hours a week (108-120 hours per term) in study/practice and online activities for MICR 270.
10% - Module Quizzes
30% - Journal Article Assignment
20% - Scientific Poster Assignment
40% - Final Procotored Exam
*Evaluation Subject to Change*
Final Examination
For an enhanced test-taking experience in your Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) course, your exams will be virtually proctored in the BHSc Portal using RPNow software.
RPNow is a remote proctoring service that ensures a high standard of academic integrity and allows you to write your exam in your own workspace. In order to ensure academic integrity during your exam, you will be required to sign in with photo ID, complete a scan of your workspace, be video and audio monitored for the duration of your exam, and have all activity on your desktop captured. These recordings will then be reviewed by trained RPNow proctors for suspicious activity.
ASO reserves the right to make changes to the required material list as received by the instructor before the course starts. Please refer to the Campus Bookstore website at http://www.campusbookstore.com/Textbooks/Search-Engine to obtain the most up-to-date list of required materials for this course before purchasing them.
MICR 270 course notes via modules posted online. Relevant primary literature and review articles pertaining to specific modules will be provided by the instructor.
Optional Text Owen, J., Punt, J., & S. Stranford. (2013). Kuby Immunology, Seventh Edition. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company
Students can expect to spend approximately 9-10 hours a week (108-120 hours per term) in study/practice and online activities for MICR 270.
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Queen’s courses are weighted in credit units. A typical one-term course is worth 3.0 units, and a typical two-term course is worth 6.0 units. You combine these units to create your degree. A general (three-year) BA or BSc requires a total of 90 credit units.
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Computer Specifications
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Media Player
Adobe Reader
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Tuition fees vary depending when you start, your year, faculty, and program. Fees for Summer Term 2018 first-year Distance Career Arts & Science Domestic students are as follows: for a 3.0-unit course, $685.90; for a 6.0-unit course, $1371.80 See also Tuition and Fees.
The information below is intended for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Academic Regulations in other Faculties may differ.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point |
| A+ | 4.30 |
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.70 |
| C+ | 2.30 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.70 |
| D+ | 1.30 |
| D | 1.00 |
| D- | 0.70 |
| F | 0.00 |
GPA Calculators
Have your SOLUS grade report handy and then follow the link to the Arts and Science GPA calculators.
How does this affect my academics?
See the GPA and Academic Standing page.
Follow the link above for an explanation of how the GPA system affects such things as the Dean’s Honour List, requirements to graduate, and academic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Grading Scheme
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All Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are open to students at other universities. Before applying as a visiting student, request a Letter of Permission from your home university that states that you have permission to take the course and apply it to your degree. See also Apply.
Please see Queen’s policy statement on academic integrity for information on how to complete an online course honestly.
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