PHCY 2104 - Immunology

Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)

This required course will teach students about basic concepts of immunology, including: cell types involved in generation of effective innate and adaptive immune responses, antigen presentation and processing, generation of adaptive and immunological memory, and mucosal immunity. In addition, students will also gain understanding of how effective immune responses clear pathogens and how dysfunctional immune signaling can lead to disease pathology. Also, students will gain a cursory understanding as to how various drug classes interact with the immune system, vaccine design, and principles of clinically relevant immunological tools and techniques.

This course may be repeated for up to 1 credit hour.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville,
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Peters