This course provides an in-depth exposure to the rapidly advancing field of immunology in both the basic and clinical sciences with lectures emphasizing experimental and clinical observations to highlight key concepts. The course will cover the mechanistic details of how the immune system works during the first half of the semester. The second half of the semester covers immunological applications in transplantation biology, cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases, and allergy/hypersensitivity reactions. The goal is to give students an appreciation of how far-reaching immunology is and how it can impact their lives.
Intended Audience:
Undergraduate students must enroll in MICRBIOL 440 and graduate students in MICRBIOL 540 (these meet together). Graduate students must enroll in the lecture section (540-001) and a discussion section (540-002 or 540-003).