The course consists of lectures and discussion periods. The objective of this course is to introduce students to concepts of research on bacterial pathogens. Pathogens infecting man are studied with emphasis given to their pathogenic mechanisms, induction of immunity, the genetic and molecular basis of pathogenesis and physiochemical characteristics. The course consists of lectures and discussions. This course provides a detailed study of the genetics of microorganisms.
Teaching is by lecture and discussion.
Some of the topics to be covered include antibody structure and function, antigen-antibody reactions, cells involved in the immune response, antibody formation, cellular immunity, mediators, tolerance, and immunogenetics. Material will be presented in lectures and assigned readings of texts, reviews, and research articles. Grading will be based on written examinations and class participation. Teaching is by lecture and discussion. This course emphasizes lecture and laboratory material to familiarize students with modern molecular biological techniques.