BIO 408 - Immunology

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course is an examination of general properties and principles of immune responses and serves as an introduction to molecular and cellular immunology. Topics covered include antigen and antibody structure and function, effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, B- and T-cell receptors, antibody formation and immunity, and regulation of the immune response. Special topics include immunosuppression, immunodeficiency, transplantation, immunotherapy, and autoimmunity.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion (CD or higher) of BIO 310 or consent of instructor.