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BIO 462 Immunology

Reiness
Content: Study of the cellular basis of the immune response, with emphasis on biochemical, molecular genetic, and cell biological approaches. Generation of antibody diversity. The functions of B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, and antigen presenting cells. The structure and function of proteins encoded by the Major Histocompatibility Complex. Immunity to infection, autoimmunity, and cancer immunology. Lecture; reading and discussion of original scientific literature.
Prerequisite: Biology 151 and 311 or 361, or consent of instructor.
Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.

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