BIO 462 - Immunology

Institution:

Lewis & Clark College

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Description:

Reiness Content: Study of the cellular basis of the immune response, with emphasis on biochemical, molecular genetic, and cell biological approaches. Generation of antibody diversity. The functions of B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, and antigen presenting cells. The structure and function of proteins encoded by the Major Histocompatibility Complex. Immunity to infection, autoimmunity, and cancer immunology. Lecture; reading and discussion of original scientific literature. Prerequisite: Biology 151 and 311 or 361, or consent of instructor. Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lclark.edu/

Phone Number:

(503) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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