BIOL 300 - Immunology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 and (BIOL 230 or BIOL 240 or BIOL 340)

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course will investigate the basic concepts of immunology including innate immunity, B cells, T cells, the major histocompatibility complex, complement system, cytokines and chemokines. We will also explore hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, infectious disease, vaccines, immunodeficiency, cancer, and specific immunologic concerns for mammals. The course will culminate in a literature review on a current topic in immunology research.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will be able to discern between normal immune function and autoimmune processes.
Students will be able to apply immunological concepts to real-world case studies and disease processes in mammals.
Students will be able to define immunology vocabulary and concepts.
Students will differentiate between innate and adaptive immunity, and humoral and cellular immunity.
Students will analyze research and write a literature review identifying an immunological concern.