260.717.01
Graduate Immunology: the Immune Response
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Tu, Th, 9:00 - 10:20am
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Noel Rose
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
260.611-612, ME260.709, ME340.703, or consent of instructor
Presents advanced topics concerning the immunologic system; the cellular basis of the immune response; effector functions of antibody, lymphocytes, and macrophages; regulation of the immune response; and immunologic diseases. Lectures and readings develop a well-rounded view of the interrelated elements comprising the immune system.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Survey the structure of the immune system, the molecular and cellular bases of immune recognition, the effector functions and regulation of the immune response
- Relate the function of the immune system to its applications in protection, transplantation and immunological diseases
- Critically review articles in recent literature