May 14, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

BI 365 - Immunology and Parasitology


An introduction to the: i) biology of the human immune system and mechanisms used to protect against infection, and ii) diversity, biology, and significance of micro- and macro-parasites influencing human health and disease. Students learn about immune cells and molecules, mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, consequences of infection, parasite epidemiology, and patterns of host-parasite co-evolution. Labs explore parasite diversity and life-cycles, and molecular- and antibody-based immune assays.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: (BI-151 or BI-152 Minimum Grades C-) and (BI-153 Minimum Grade C-) and CH-110.

Fee: Yes

When Offered: Fall