Clinical Lab Sciences

Catalog description

This course covers basic theory of molecular and cellular immunology of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Lectures include structure and function of antigens, antibodies, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, B- and T-cells and their receptors, cellular and molecular basis of the immune response and immune regulation, hypersensitivity, and immune tolerance. Clinical applications and methodologies will be incorporated into lectures. Prerequisite: Admission to the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences or consent of instructor.