BIOL 461 Immunology and Serology

Study of the mechanisms of the immune response including cellular basis of immunity and molecular basis of antigen-antibody reactions. Regulation of antibody production and cell-mediated reactivity examined. Current clinical applicability considered in discussion of tumor, transplantation, allergy-related, and autoimmune immunobiology. Several laboratory exercises included involving serological/immunological determinations detecting antigen-antibody interactions. Three lectures.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

* Indicates that the course can be taken in the same semester

Prerequisite

BIOL 333* and BIOL 237

Offered

Every year

Notes

* Indicates that the course can be taken in the same semester