PHRD-326: Principles of Immunology

This course is an introduction to the organization, function and regulation of the immune system including the basic properties of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, antigen and antibody structure and function, effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, and cytotoxic responses. The role of these basic immunology principles in immunodeficiencies, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, immunity issues associated with transplantation, cancer and antibody-based drug therapy will also be covered. [ 2 credits ]