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Amy S Weinmann
IMMUN 532
Seattle Campus
Examines the molecular and cellular basis of immune function. Students must have completed a baccalaureate degree in a biological specialty and be conversant with molecular genetics. Topics include: hematopoiesis, antigen receptor structure, lymphocyte development, antigen presentation, and cytokines. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Immunology; other graduate students with permission of instructor. Offered: W.
Class description
The course examines the molecular and cellular basis of the immune system. In addition to providing background material, the lectures will also attempt to bring students up to date with current areas of basic research in immunology. Topics to be covered include: lymphocyte development; immunoglobulin and T cell receptor gene rearrangement; immunoreceptor signaling; MHC class I and class II antigen presentation; cytokines, phagocytes; NK cells; autoimmunity; immunodeficiency.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Expert faculty will lecture and provide reading suggestions from recent textbooks, journal reviews, and the primary literature.
Recommended preparation
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Immunology. Also other* graduate students who have a baccalaureate degree in a biological specialty and be conversant with molecular genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. Previous exposure to immunology in an undergraduate course is also desirable. *Permission from course chair required for other graduate students.
Class assignments and grading
The lecture course will be divided into 3 equal sections. At the end of each section, faculty will hand out 'Problem Sets' composed of 2-3 essay topics that students will hand back for grading one week later.
Grades will be assigned on the quality of the 3 Problem Sets.
