BIOL 470 - Immunology

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in alternate years, usually in the fall semester

An introduction to the immune system, including innate, adaptive and memory immune responses. The following topics are examined in depth: inflammation, antigens and pattern recognition, complement, immune cell development, antibody and MHC gene structure and expression, antigen processing and presentation, T and B cell effector functions, allergies, transplantation, tolerance and autoimmunity.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270, BIOL 270L.
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 311.