HSC - 362 Clinical Immunology

An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of immunology, including structure of the lymphoid tissues, function of immune cells, mechanisms of cellular and humoral immune tolerance and activation and their associated effector functions that lead to pathogen clearance. Mechanisms of immune diseases, including transplant rejection, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity and asthma, immunity to tumors and congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies are covered. Offered: summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3