(3 credits)Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor.
This graduate course will provide a comprehensive overview of the molecular basis of the immune system. Topics covered will include the structure, function, and genetic regulation of proteins involved in immune recognition, cytokines and their receptors, and mechanisms of cellular activation. Although previous coursework in immunology is recommended, students without such experience may be enrolled with permission of instructor. When Offered: (fall)