MCELLBI150

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MCELLBI 150 - Molecular Immunology

Molecular and Cell Biology Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MCELLBI

Course Number

150

Department

Molecular and Cell Biology

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Molecular Immunology

Course Description

Fundamentals of immunology with emphasis on biochemical and molecular approaches to study of the immune system and its application in medicine and biotechnology. Topics covered include description of the immune system, antibody and T-cell receptor structure and function, genes of the immunoglobulin superfamily, cells and molecular mediators that regulate the immune response, allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, tissue and organ transplants, and tumor immunology.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Staff

Prerequisites

C100A/Chemistry C130, or 102.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Discussion, Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8