BIO351

This course focuses on the human immune system using selected clinical applications (case studies) to understand the immune system. This course considers the cells, tissues, and molecules of the immune system and their purpose in the human body. Students discuss the basic biology of the innate and adaptive immunity, formation and activation of B-cells and T-cells as well as the structure and function of antibodies, antigen recognition, and immunity to microorganisms. Other topics include hypersensitivities, immunodeficiencies, transplantation, cancer, immunotherapy, and vaccinology. Prerequisite(s): BIO 202. Recommended background: coursework in microbiology and human anatomy and physiology.