BIO 105 Immunology

Exploration of fundamental concepts of immunology. Topics include basic mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, host: pathogen interactions regulation of immune responses, antibody and T-cell receptor structure and function autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and vaccines. Emphasis is placed on biochemical and molecular approaches to studying the immune system and applications in medicine and research. Offered every other year. Lecture 3 hrs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or above in BIO 1/BIO 2 and CHE 1A/CHE 1B.