Immunology

Catalog description

Study of defense mechanisms of vertebrates at the cellular and molecular level. Description of the morphology and functions of the cells that participate in the immunological processes and of their products, such as antibodies, complements and other substances. Study of the structures and functions of immunoglobulins. Characterization of the reaction between antigens and antibodies, the regulation of the immunological system and the genetic controls. Requires 30 hours of lecture and 45 hours of lab.