BIOL 4540 - Immunology

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 3300K
Basic concepts in immunology including development of the immune system, diseases and allergies. Upon completion of this course, students will: (1) discuss the cellular and molecular basis of disease resistance; (2) compare and contrast innate and acquired immunity; (3) describe the role of specific cells of the immune system; (4) discuss cell signaling and hematopoiesis; (5) discuss the immune response to specific pathogens; (6) describe disorders of the immune system.