BIOL 139 - Immunology

Upper Division

Prerequisites
BIOL 001, BIOL 001L and BIOL 002, BIOL 002L.

An introduction to the immune system: its components, how it functions, how it is regulated and how it is protective. The immune response and our ability to react to such a diversity of molecules with specificity are discussed in detail. In addition, the immunologic basis for tissue /organ transplant rejection, disease prevention vaccines and cancer immunotherapy are presented.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Three hours of lecture and one lab period per week.

Fee
Laboratory fee $185.

Course credits: 1