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260.712.01
Clinical Immunology

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Third Year
Prerequisite

a course in Basic Immunology or an equivalent

Description
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
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Analyze clinical immunology topics
  2. Describe the immune response in relation to different disease etiologies
  3. Explain immune-based disease management and Case Report interpretation
  4. Define immune-based approach to vaccine development
  5. Analyze different immune-based diseases, causes, diagnosis and therapies
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Participation
  • 20% Presentation(s)
  • 25% Midterm
  • 25% Final Exam