The material presented in BSC 367 will provide an understanding of the fundamentals of modern immunology by integrating fundamental findings from cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology into a framework in which we can understand the workings of the immune system. The Immune System in Health and Disease. 3 rd Edition by Janeway and Travers. Garland Publishing Inc. Please read the assigned textbook chapters prior to the lectures. While attendance will not be taken in the lecture, regular lecture attendance is absolutely essential for success in this course.
Lectures highlight important concepts of immunology.
Immunobiology by Janeway and Travers. However, material will occasionally be drawn from other sources or may receive different emphasis than the text. In addition, the content of the lectures will more closely reflect the questions asked in examinations. Immunology is a rapidly advancing science and no textbook can be expected to contain the most recent information. For this reason, additional material will occasionally be placed on reserve in Milner.