BIOL160 PO

This course will cover the cells, organs and biochemical signals that make up the immune system, as well as mechanisms for the identification and removal of pathogens. Additional topics may include: autoimmunity, allergy, vaccination, transplantation, cancer, immune deficiency and pathogen evasion strategies. Emphasis will be placed on the human immune response, with occasional use of clinical case studies to reinforce these ideas. In addition, common experimental models will also be discussed. In the final section of the course, students will be expected to deliver an oral presentation on an immunological topic of interest. Prerequisites: BIOL 040 PO and BIOL 041C PO.

PO Area 4 Requirement, Biology, Molecular Biology