MCDB138

By focusing on recent groundbreaking advances in our understanding of the vertebrate immune system, this course explores the contrasting mechanisms of protective immunity against parasites and cancer with various immune disorders that mainly stem from immune dysregulation, such as autoimmunity, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), allergies, and other diseases. By engaging in interactive, case-based computer exercises, students will have an opportunity to emulate the discovery of the underlying biological defects that give rise to these and other immune-related diseases.

Prior completion of MCDB 101B and MCDB 133 with grades of C or better are recommended.

Not open for credit to students who have completed MCDB W 138.

Students needing to repeat MCDB 138 or MCDB W 138 due to a poor grade the first time, can repeat it either as MCDB 138 or MCDB W 138. Only one repeat attempt between the 2 courses is allowed.