PHA 410 - Immunology and Biotechnology

Credits: 3

A discussion of nonspecific host defense mechanisms and a detailed description of specific immunity. Products that impart artificial active and passive immunity are presented. The concept of biotechnology is discussed together with the currently available products of genetic engineering that relate to immunology. The various immunological disorders and the immunology of cancer and HIV are discussed.

Pre-Requisites: PHA 331, PHA 332, PHA 365, or permission of instructor
Lecture: 3 hours per week