BIOL 443 - Immunology

Institution:

Lewis-Clark State College

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Description:

Survey of Immunology and Immunological principles. Concepts include development of the immune system, innate versus acquired immunity, immunoglobulin structure and genetics, antigen-antibody reactions, the major histocompatibility complex and antigen presentation, T cell receptors (genetics, structure, selection), T- and B-cell activation and effector functions, cytokines, adhesion molecules, phagocytic cell function, immune responses to infectious organisms and tumors, autoimmune diseases, and immunodefi ciency. Three hours of lecture per week. Pre-requisites: A grade of "C" or better in BIOL 250 and BIOL 253.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lcsc.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 792-5272

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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