BIOL 4031U – Infection and Immunity

An advanced course building on basic concepts in microbiology and immunology. The focus is on host-pathogen interactions, current concepts in cellular microbiology, host responses, and immunology. Selected bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens will be discussed in depth, exploring host evasion, host impact and host response strategies. Current concepts in immunology will include vaccine development, immunotherapeutics, immunopharmacology, autoimmune disease, transplantation and immunodeficiency, integrating current research issues.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2030U and (BIOL 3030U or BIOL 2060U or HLSC 2461U)
Credit restriction(s): BIOL 3031U
Experiential learning: Yes