Current Topics in Mucosal Immunology

3 credits · Undergraduate

This advanced course focuses on the mucosal immune system, which maintains a state of tolerance to environmental antigens while mounting a strong immune response to infectious agents. The course consists of lectures and student presentations based on review articles and research papers. Topics include: immune mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory and genitourinary systems. PREREQUISITES: MICI 3115.03 with a grade of B or better or instructor’s consent CROSSLISTED: MICI 5116.03