BIOL 420 - Immunology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

This course covers cellular and acellular aspects of innate and specific immunity. Hematopoesis, molecular aspects of cellular development, maturation, activation and function are covered. Also discussed are the molecular aspects of recognition. Particular attention will focus on T-cell-mediated and humoral responses, and acquisition and interactions with normal flora. Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 216, BIOL 350 Course Objectives (1) Discuss the development, positive and negative selection of T and B cells (2) Differentiate between the immunological roles of cellular and acellular factors in immunity (3) Differentiate the cytokine profiles that regulate cell-mediated and humoral responses (4) Provide examples that illustrate the role of normal flora in establishing, maintaining and regulating the immune system (5) Interpret and analyze current scientific literature in the field

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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