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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BI 220 IMMUNOLOGY w/LAB



This course emphasizes the molecular and cellular interactions involved in immune responses. Topics covered include antibody structure and function; applications of monoclonal antibodies in biotechnology and medicine; gene rearrangements in B and T cells; cellular cooperation and the role of the MHC; tolerance; and immunopathology (hypersensivity, autoimmuity,transplantation, cancer immunity and immunotherapy, AIDS). Laboratory involves antibody purification, immunoprecipitation assays, immunoblotting,and ELISAs (indirect, sandwich, and competitive). Lecture 3 hours . Lab 3 hours. Prerequisite: BI 210. 4 Credits Prerequisite: BI210