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2009-2010 Official General Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CLT 216 - Immunology


An introduction to the basic concepts in immunology, including development of the immune system, innate immunity, immunoglobulin structure and genetics, antigen-antibody reactions, the major histocompatibility complex and antigen presentation, T cell receptors, T cell activation and effector functions, anergy and apoptosis, adhesion molecules, phagocytic cell function, immune responses to infections organisms and tumors, autoimmune diseases, allergies, immune deficiencies and AIDS.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  BIO 131 Human Biology I and BIO 132 Human Biology II.

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
BIO 216 and MLT 216
Hours
3 Class Hours