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260.612.01
Principles of Immunology II

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 8:30 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

260.611

Description
Introduces biological concepts of immunology; molecular nature of antigens; molecular basis for antibody and T-cell receptor structure and diversity; complement; hypersensitivity reactions; cellular basis for the immune response; cell-mediated immunity; adhesion molecules and coreceptors cell activation; cytokines and other soluble mediators; major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigens; tumor immunology; transplantation immunobiology; mechanisms of resistance to microorganisms; tolerance; autoimmunity; and immuno-deficiency.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Define the principles of autoimmunity and transplantation
  2. Define the basis underlying primary and acquired immune deficiencies
  3. Define the immune mechanisms employed to combat bacterial, viral and parasitic infections
  4. Define the mechanisms that regulate allergy and hypersensitivity
  5. Define the mechanisms for immunization
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Midterm
  • 50% Final Exam
Special Comments

Required for MMI PhD students.