BIOL 320 - Immunology

4 Credit(s)

This is a discussion of both cellular and humoral immunity and their interrelationships. The first half of the course specifically addresses 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, allergies, immunodeficiency diseases, and the human immunodeficiency virus. The laboratory part of the course includes 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. Fulfills one cell and molecular biology elective.
3 hours laboratory. 3 hours lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 261.