MOLB 6201 Immune Responses Against Pathogenic Microorganisms

2 SCH. This course will focus on how the immune system responds to infection with pathogenic microorganisms. Microbial pathogenesis will be discussed, as well as the ensuing innate and adaptive immune responses generated against the particular pathogen. In addition to faculty lectures, discussions focused on recent articles will enhance the students’ knowledge regarding immunity to infections. The course will involve student-led discussions of different infectious pathogens that will broaden the scope of the course and provide the students the opportunity to gain teaching experience. Prerequisites: BMSC 6301, BMSC 6302, and BMSC 6305. Offered every other fall (even years).