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Apr 19, 2024
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BIO 444 - Immunology Introduction to the immune system with an emphasis on the immune cells and chemicals that protect against disease. Topics covered include innate immunity, lymphocyte development and specificity, antigen recognition and processing, T-cell functions, vaccination, immunoglobulin structure and function, and recognition and eradication of cancerous cells. Prerequisite: BIO 210. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast innate, adaptive, primary and secondary immune responses.
- Explain how genetic rearrangements of lymphocytic genomes leads to diverse antigens recognized by the immune system.
- Compare and contrast the role of phagocytes, B-cells, T-cells, and clonal expansion in generating a robust immune response.
- Compare and contrast immune activation and regulation and state how dysfunction can lead to issues including autoimmune disease.
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading immunological research and presenting research findings to a group.
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