BIO 306 — Immunology
A lecture/discussion course for junior/ senior-level students interested in immunology. Explores the vertebrate immune system at the organismic, cellular and molecular levels. Topics include evolution of host defense mechanisms; structural and functional associations; generation of immune responses and effector mechanisms; and the immune system in health and disease. Interactive sessions reinforce current theory. A field trip to an immunology research laboratory informs students about current trends in the field. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: and permission of instructor.