BIOL 319 - Immunology

Upper Division

Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 319L

Prerequisites
BIOL 201/BIOL 201L and BIOL 202/BIOL 202L, with grades of C- or better.

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
This course includes 3 hours of lab per week.

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: BIOL 139

Course credits: 5