260.712.01 Clinical Immunology
- Department:
- Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
- Term:
- 4th term
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2019 - 2020
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Class Times:
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- Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:50am
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Daniela Cihakova
- Course Instructor s:
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- Daniela Cihakova
- Eyal Talor
- Frequency Schedule:
- Every Third Year
- Next Offered:
- 2022 - 2023
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
a course in Basic Immunology or an equivalent
- Description:
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Lectures and student-led discussions survey methods for evaluating immune competence and immune function; the immunocompromised host, including congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies such as AIDS; applications of immunogenetics; human transplantation; cancer immunology; allergic and autoimmune disease processes; and prophylaxis of infectious diseases, including vaccines and vaccine development.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze clinical immunology topics
- Describe the immune response in relation to different disease etiologies
- Explain immune-based disease management and Case Report interpretation
- Define immune-based approach to vaccine development
- Analyze different immune-based diseases, causes, diagnosis and therapies
- Methods of Assessment:
Student evaluation based on mid-term and final exams, a one-page precis, and an oral presentation.
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
NOT Required for Full time Students who have all prerequisites. Undergrad and Special Students require pre-approval to register.
- For consent, contact: