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260.631.01
Immunology, Infection and Disease

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Presents the fundamental cellular, molecular and genetic mechanisms that initiate and control immune responses elicited during pathogen challenge and vaccination.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate the basic principles of the cellular and molecular basis for the vertebrate immune response
  2. Discuss the pathogenesis of bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens
  3. Analyze the rationale behind vaccines and vaccination
  4. Define the fundamentals of the genetics of immunity and how this impacts the susceptibility of individuals and populations to diseases of public health importance