Introductory Immunology

Catalog description

There are several goals for this course. One is to introduce students to basic, fundamental principles and emerging therapeutics concepts in key areas of immunology. A second goal is to challenge students to think about how these principles and concepts were shaped through experiments, as well as their implications, limits and caveats. A third goal is to hone the ability of students to think clearly and critically about testing of hypotheses via experimental design and data interpretation. The course aims to provide students with a foundation that will allow them to keep abreast of basic and translational immunology topics by appraisal of literature and seminars. These goals will be achieved through weekly faculty lectures and TA-led small group session.