Immunology

Catalog description

This course focuses on the specific and non-specific immune responses with particular emphasis on the human system. Relative to each category of immune response, the interplay between immune signaling molecules and relevant cells, tissues, and organs are discussed. Specific topics include: antigen recognition, processing, and presentation, B/T lymphocyte maturation, activation, and differentiation, humoral immunity, cell-mediated immunity, inflammation, hypersensitivity, acute and chronic disease responses, vaccines, and the immunology of cancer. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 288 with minimum grade of C-; BIOL 305 , BIOL 324 or BIOL 326 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): None.