Course Title
Immunology
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the structure and function of the immune system. Course content begins with a discussion of the molecular and cellular components involved in the elicitation of the immune response, e.g. antigen receptors, MHC molecules, antibodies, and cytokines. Subsequent discussion includes the role of the immune system in the defense against infectious agents and cancer, immunodeficiencies, hypersensitivities, organ transplantation, and autoimmune disease.
Pass/Fail Only?
No
Faculty Permission Required?
No
Credit Hours Min
3
Credit Hours Max
3
Instructional Method
Lecture
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Complete ANY of the following Courses:
Corequisite
Enroll in the following Courses:
Name
Learning Objective 1
Objective
Distinguish innate and adaptive response mechanisms
Name
Learning Objective 2
Objective
Characterize signal transduction cascades servicing tolerogenic and inflammatory responses
Name
Learning Objective 3
Objective
Describe developmental processes for B cell and T cell maturation
Name
Learning Objective 4
Objective
Differentiate amongst numerous cytokine functions, and immune-specific cellular subtypes
Name
Learning Objective 5
Objective
Explain the mechanisms of antigen presentation, challenge, lymphocyte activation, and effector responses.
Name
Learning Objective 6
Objective
Illustrate dysbiosis, including allergies, autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiencies, and cancer.