CRS Acad Level: UG
Course #: VTSC3400
Credits: 3
Term: Spring
About the Course:
This course surveys the basic principles of immunology with emphasis on knowledge gained from human and animal research. Topics to be discussed include: innate immunity and complement; antibody structure, antigen recognition; humoral and cell mediated immunity; over-reactive and deficient immune systems; and immunization. The course instructor assumes that the student has prior knowledge of basic cell biology, cell physiology, and microbiology. Prerequisite: BIOL1001 and BIOL1002 OR BIOL1005 and BIOL1006; and BIOL2502. Meets the requirement for Science for Biology elective.
Course offered: Spring.