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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IMM - 507 Basic Immunology I


This is an overview course in immunology for graduate students interested in beginning a career in immunology. The focus will be the components of the immune system and mechanisms of immune cell action in the context of both healthy and disease staes. It is a lecture-discussion and paper review based course.  The goal is to provide an overview of basic immunology from which students can begin to derivew their own questions in the field. This course will cover basic components of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. Topics include but ar not limited to: innate immune responses, T and B cell development and activation, antigen presentation, allergy, autoimmunity, transplantation, vaccination, and immunodeficiency. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3