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260.633.01
Autoimmune Diseases of the Endocrine Glands

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Principles of Immunology or equivalent.

Description
Reviews current understanding of autoimmunity, the immunological mechanisms and the animal models. Presents the clinical manifestations and the pathogenesis of all autoimmune diseases affecting the endocrine glands, such as Graves' disease, type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Current articles from the literature address important topics in autoimmunity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the basic physiology of the classic endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreatic islets, ovaries, and testes) and the basic principles of autoimmunity
  2. Describe the endocrine diseases that have autoimmune pathogenesis, using studies from both humans and mice