Principles of Immunology C: Dysfunction and Manipulation of the Immune System

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Investigation of diseases associated with immune system dysfunction and the manipulation of this system to prevent and treat disease. This course will investigate the basis for human diseases that are associated with deficiencies or dysregulation of the immune system. The content builds on foundational knowledge of the immune system to demonstrate the interplay of immune components during disease processes. Students will be able to recognize the types of immune deficiencies and mechanisms of immune dysregulation that contribute to disease. In addition, students will apply this knowledge toward an understanding of how manipulation of the immune system can be used both to prevent and treat disease.