BIOL 32020 - Biology Of The Immune System

Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 24300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 24400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- ) OR BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

Credit Hours: 3.00. Exposes students to the basic principles of immunology; teaches them to use those principles to understand the cause of immunological disease, and the basis of vaccines and immunotherapy; and, provides them with sufficient information to understand the principles and challenges of gene therapy, and the application of genomics to future drug development. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the basic function of the immune system.2. Recognize cells and elements of the innate and adaptive immune responses.3. Explain the role of chemical mediators on the immune system.4. Relate vaccination to the development of immunity.5. Explain the effects of immune disorders, including autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiency.6. Relate the concept of autoimmunity to tissue transplantation and rejection.

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