A study of the immune system, immunopahtologies and select autoimmune diseases and their treatment. Includes a discussion of immunizations, immunology of cancer, neoplasias and an introduction to antineoplastic therapy. The course concludes with a discussion of biotechnology and its appliccation to the production and use of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic agents and advanced therapies. Variable mixture of lecture, group discussion and independent study.
Prefix:
PHS
Course Number:
932
Semester:
Fall 2016
Year:
2017010
Credits:
3.0