BIO 3250 - IMMUNOLOGY

credits: 3.0
Immunology is a three credit-hour lecture course that will acquaint you with the molecules, cells and organs of the immune system. You will learn about the structural features of the components of the immune system as well as their functions, but the primary emphasis of this course will be on the mechanisms involved in immune system development and responsiveness in humans. Published case studies will be featured to help you understand how immunologists think and work. Objectives: A) To name and describe the principal organs, cells, and molecules of the immune system and their function; B) Be able to describe the process of immunity, including the regulatory controls of the immune system; C) Able to predict the consequences of a deficiency in one particular component of the immune system; D) Explain how abnormal immune function can cause disease. Method of Instruction: The course will be primarily lecture based and will involve presented notes and projection of relevant material. The course will also involve class participation and discussion activities. The students will discuss various situations related to the human immune system, as well as the techniques used in immunological study.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 2600 - MOLECULAR CELL and CHE 2020 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (or) BIO 3050 - MICROBIOLOGY and CHE 2020 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II