BIO 306: Immunology

A lecture/discussion course for junior-/senior level students interested in immunology.  Explores the vertebrate immune system at the organismic, cellular and molecular levels.  Topics include evolution of host defense mechanisms; structural and functional associations; generation of immune responses and immune effector mechanisms; and the immune system in health and disease.  Interactive sessions reinforce current theory.  A field trip to an immunology research laboratory informs students about current trends in the field. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BIO 102 and permission of instructor.