Molecular and Cellular Immunology

Catalog description

Study of the immune response, cell-mediated and humoral. Topics include the diversity of antibodies and antigen receptors, evolution of immunity, cell-cell interactions, importance of major histocompatibility complex immune regulation, and immunity to microorganisms. Immunologic and molecular techniques used in diagnosis of health and disease will be explored in a laboratory setting, including cellular assays, flow cytometry, ELISA, and PCR techniques. Pre-requisites BIOL 190 , BIOL 191 , BIOL 209 , BIOL 300 , CHEM 121 , CHEM 122 , and MATH 126 ; $35 lab fee.