BIOL 442 - Immunology

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

An intensive study of the mechanisms which protect mammals from microorganisms and abnormal cells. Humans and mice will provide the best studied examples. Topics covered will include barrier layers, paraimmune mechanisms, cell-mediated immunity, humoral immunity, control of immune reactions, and reactions to viruses, bacteria, fungi, protistan, metazoans, cancer, transplanted organs, and implanted embryos. Lab activities will illustrate immune components and immunological techniques. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 121-122 and 201. Offered alternate years. Four hours. Mr. Conway.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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