IMIN 371 - Introduction to Immunology

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Survey course introducing the student to immunological concepts. Topics include the clonal selection theory, antibody structure and specificity, genetic basis of immune diversity, antibody-antigen reactions, cell interactions in immune responses, the molecular basis of non-self recognition, MHC molecules and transplantation, tolerance, effector mechanism of immunity, hypersensitivity and immunodeficiency. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200 or 205, BIOL 207, and IMIN 200. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in INT D 371. (Offered jointly by the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.) [Biological Sciences]

MMI 133 - Microbiology for Life and Health

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introductory course in clinical microbiology. The course begins with basic information on microorganisms, the immune system, vaccines, infection transmission and control, public health concerns and antimicrobials. The latter part of the course concentrates on infectious diseases caused by pathogenic organisms. Cannot be taken for credit if the student has taken INT D 120. MMI 133 can be used for microbiology credit in nursing and is equivalent to INT D 120.

MMI 502 - Advanced Topics in Medical Microbiology and Immunology

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-3S-0)

A course designed to provide graduate students with the skills necessary to succeed in their graduate programs. Course topics will vary year-to-year, but will include activities that develop scientific writing and presentation skills, and other skills required of scientists. Prerequisites: None. Open to graduate students in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology. Prerequisites: consent of department.

MMI 133 - Microbiology for Life and Health

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introductory course in clinical microbiology. The course begins with basic information on microorganisms, the immune system, vaccines, infection transmission and control, public health concerns and antimicrobials. The latter part of the course concentrates on infectious diseases caused by pathogenic organisms. Cannot be taken for credit if the student has taken INT D 120. MMI 133 can be used for microbiology credit in nursing and is equivalent to INT D 120.

MMI 445 - Clinical Microbiology and Human Health

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

This course will focus on the interactions between clinically relevant microorganisms and the host. Topics include important issues and contemporary problems in clinical microbiology regarding infectious diseases relevant to health care. Aspects that will be studied are: pathogenesis, epidemiology, immune responses, treatment and infection control. Recent advances in vaccines, laboratory diagnosis and techniques will be included. Prerequisites: MMI 133, or MLSCI 242 and MLSCI 243, or IMIN 200, or consent of department.

MMI 501 - Seminar in Medical Microbiology and Immunology

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 1.5-1S-0)

The objective of this course is to develop skills in critical analysis of research in the fields of microbial pathogenesis and the immune system through facilitated dissection of selected recent publications. Discussion will focus on developing hypothesis, evaluating experimental design and interpretation of results, and formulating future directions. Students will present a paper to the department and receive feedback. Required course. Open to graduate students in Medical Microbiology and Immunology only.

MMI 545 - Clinical Microbiology and Human Health

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

This course will focus on the interactions between clinically relevant microorganisms and the host. Topics include important issues and contemporary problems in clinical microbiology regarding infectious diseases relevant to health care. Aspects that will be studied are: pathogenesis, epidemiology, immune responses, treatment and infection control. Recent advances in vaccines, laboratory diagnosis and techniques will be included. Lectures are the same as for MMI 445, but there will be an additional assignment for MMI 545. May not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MMI 445. Consent of Department required.