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187.641.01 IMMUNOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISEASE

Term: 4th term
Credits: (3 credits)
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Examines the effect of natural and chemical environmental agents on the immune system that result in chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, allergy/ asthma and autoimmune diseases like diabetes. Students learn basic immunology, toxicology and the pathogenesis of disease and apply their knowledge to analyze manuscripts in environmental immunology.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on exams and class participation/worksheets.
Learning Objective:

Upon completing this course, students will be able to: •Define the basic components of the immune system. •Explain a basic immune response to environmental agents. •Describe the relationship between environmental agents and pathologic changes associated with major diseases like heart disease and cancer. •Analyze manuscripts in environmental immunology.

Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Tuesday 1:30 - 2:50
  • Thursday 1:30 - 2:50
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: Consent required for some students

Required for students not in the PhD Tox or MHS Tox track in EHS
For consent, contact: dfairwea@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

A background in biology and chemistry.
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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