MSB 515 - Immunity and Biotechnology Develop.

Credits: (3)
This course guides students through detailed principles and concepts relating to immunology in three different contexts. First, the study of innate and humoral immunity in relation to human health will cover the molecular and cellular mechanisms for immunity and the production of immune factors in the body. Second, the application of immunological principles to a clinically relevant framework will explain concepts including allergy, inflammation, and diseases with immunological underpinnings. Third, the exploration of modern therapies that harness the immune system will demonstrate the latest breakthroughs in treating diseases including cancer and autoimmunity, as well as advancing medical procedures like transplantation. This class will make use of the latest primary peer review articles on selected immunological topics to cover concepts in greater depth. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in Biology OR undergraduate courses in genetics or molecular biol