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Master
Course Outline
BIOL 265
Introduction to Immunology
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| Credits: 2 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 20
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:20
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Description
Tissues, cells and molecules of immune system, innate immunity and complement, adaptive immunity, cellular and humoral immune responses, cytokines, T-cell activation, the major histocompatibility complex, antibody structure and function, immune system and cancer, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity. This course does not include a lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in BIOL& 260 or BIOL& 252, or concurrent enrollment in the WWCC Nursing Program. Formerly BIO 265. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Name, describe and identify the functions of the principal organs, cells and molecules of the immune system.
Demonstrate understanding of innate immunity and adaptive immunity.
Demonstrate understanding of immune response with respect to humoral immunity and cellular immunity.
Describe the structure and function of the five different classes of immunoglobulins.
Demonstrate understanding of how vaccinations work to create long-term host immunity.
Describe what the MHC is and its relationship to tissue compatibility.
Predict the consequences of a deficiency in one particular component of the immune system or a microbe evasion strategy on the immune response.
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Course Topics
Tissues
Cells and molecules of immune system
Innate immunity and complement
Adaptive immunity
Cellular and humoral immune responses
Cytokines
T-cell activation
Major histocompatibility complex
Antibody structure and function
Immune system and cancer
Autoimmunity
Hypersensitivity
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Syllabi
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Quarter
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Item
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Instructor |
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| BIOL 265 |
Winter 2012 |
0252 |
Jeanine Kay-Shoemake |
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| BIOL 265 |
Winter 2012 |
6252 |
Jeanine Kay-Shoemake |
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| BIOL 265 |
Winter 2011 |
0252 |
Jeanine Kay-Shoemake |
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| BIOL 265 |
Winter 2011 |
6252 |
Jeanine Kay-Shoemake |
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| BIOL 265 |
Winter 2010 |
0252 |
Jeanine Kay-Shoemake |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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