Immunoassay development, autoimmune diseases, mucosal immunology, oral tolerance, infectious diseases, allergy, cancer, reproductive and vaccine immunology are just some of the problem topics. Students are guided to develop a methodological approach, to work in a team, to use library and on-line resources, to do data analysis, and to acquire effective oral and written communication. Evaluation is based on weekly group participation and oral and written presentations. McDermott is the course coordinator and instructor. This lecture format course is for undergraduate students who have completed an introductory immunology course.
Lectures address specific areas of immunology.
McDermott lectures on Immunity to Virus Infection and on Development and Use of Vaccines. Dr. Denis Snider from the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine is course coordinator and is the person to contact for additional information. In both courses students research and write a thesis. In Biology 4F06, research is using library and on-line resources. In Biology 4C09, research is in a faculty member's laboratory.