BIOL 316 - Virology and Immunology

This course is a survey of medically important viruses and a study of the fundamental concepts and principles of the immune system. Special attention is given to serious adult illnesses and how the immune system works. Autoimmjune disease, immunodefieiciencies, cancer and the immune system, as well as pathological consequences of immunity resulting from normal functioning of the system and from improper functioning of the immune-response-regulating system, will be discussed.

Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-123 and BIOL 122-124 and CHEM 121-123 and CHEM 122-124.

Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 318.

Credits: 3

Academic Catalog

BIOL 316 - Virology and Immunology