BIOL 320 - Immunology

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

Subject:

Description:

This is a discussion of both cellular and humoral immunity and their interrelationships. The first half of the course will specifically address cells of the immune system, their lymphokine products, structure and function of antigens and antibodies, and the production and use of monoclonal antibodies. The second half of the course examines mechanisms of microbial virulence and host immune response, tolerance, autoimmunity, trends in vaccine development, allergy, immunodeficiency diseases, and the human immunodeficiency virus. The laboratory part of the course will include exercises in the areas of basic histology, immunofluorescence microscopy, cell culture, monoclonal antibody production, purification, quantitation, and the response of lymphoid tissue to bacterial pathogens and inert particulate antigens. Prerequisite: BIOL 261. 3 hours lecture. 3 hours laboratory. 4 semester hours

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.