A comprehensive examination of the coordinated activities of the cellular and biochemical components of the immune system. Focus on the discrimination of self from non-self and on the capacity to respond to an infinite variety of foreign substances that may enter the body. Applications of these basic principles to infectious agents, autoimmunity and trans plantation will be discussed. 2.5 lecture hours and one 2.5 hour laboratory session weekly. (every fall)
Prerequisites
Grades of “C” or higher in BIO 103, 206, BIO 312, and CHEM 201 are recommended.