BIOL 435 Immunology

An introduction to human immunochemistry, immunobiology, and the development of the immune system. Topics include innate, cell-mediated, and humoral immunity, autoimmunity, immunization, and immunodeficiency.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 216

Offered

Spring, even years

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Functions and interactions between cells and organs of the immune system
2. Innate & acquired immunity
3. Antigen presentation and recognition
4. Cell-mediated & humoral immune responses
5. Immunologic tolerance
6. Immune responses against tumors & transplants
7. Autoimmune, hypersensitivity & immunodeficiency disorders