Catalog Course Description

Fundamentals of immunology with emphasis on biochemical and molecular approaches to study of the immune system and its application in medicine and biotechnology. Topics covered include description of the immune system, antibody and T-cell receptor structure and function, genes of the immunoglobulin superfamily, cells and molecular mediators that regulate the immune response, allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, tissue and organ transplants, and tumor immunology.

Spring Term

3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 1 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 8 hours of Outside Work Hours per week.

Fall Term

3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 1 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 8 hours of Outside Work Hours per week.