IMMUNOGENETICS
Explores the interaction between genetics and the immune system. Examines the genetic mechanisms that drive the immunological and clinical differences observed between individuals when confronted with the same environment of immunological insults, such as COVID-19, influenza, allergies and cancer. Stresses clinical and research perspectives and their societal implications.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: GENETICS 466 , 467 or BIOCORE 383 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the genetic mechanisms underlying interindividual immune response differences to the same immunological challenge Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically evaluate major research advances in the primary literature and place them within the historical context of other major immunogenetic discoveries Audience: Undergraduate 3. Predict the downstream effects of manipulating variables that are involved in molecular pathways or currently being used in immunogenetic based research and clinical practices Audience: Undergraduate 4. Effectively communicate difficult immunogenetics topics regarding interindividual immune response differences Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the genetic mechanisms underlying interindividual immune response differences to the same immunological challenge Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically evaluate major research advances in the primary literature and place them within the historical context of other major immunogenetic discoveries Audience: Undergraduate 3. Predict the downstream effects of manipulating variables that are involved in molecular pathways or currently being used in immunogenetic based research and clinical practices Audience: Undergraduate 4. Effectively communicate difficult immunogenetics topics regarding interindividual immune response differences Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027