BI 220 - Immunology

Institution:

Massachusetts Bay Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: BI 210. This course emphasizes the molecular and cellular interactions involved in immune responses. Topics covered include antibody structure and function; applications of monoclonal antibodies in medicine; gene rearrangements in B and T cells; cellular cooperation and role of the MHC; tolerance; and immunopathology (hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, transplantation, cancer immunity and immunotherapy, and AIDS). Laboratory involves antibody purification, immunoprecipitation assays, immunoblotting, and ELISAs (indirect, sandwich, and competitive). Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 3 hours per week. 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massbay.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 239-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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