MMI 498 - Research Project in Infection and Immunity

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

Directed research on a specific topic in medical microbiology or immunology in the laboratory of an academic staff member associated with MMI. Can be taken for credit more than once. An oral presentation on the research project is required for completion of the course. Pre- or corequisites: IMIN 324 or 371 or 452 or MMI 351 and/or consent of Department.

MMI 499A - Independent Research in Infection and Immunity

0 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-0-6)

Directed research project on a specific topic in medical microbiology or immunology in the laboratory of an academic staff member associated with MMI. An oral presentation and a written report on the research project is required for completion of the course. Pre- or corequisites: IMIN 324 or 371 or 452 or MMI 351 and/or consent of the Department.

IMIN 452 - Advanced Immunology

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

A lecture course on the detailed mechanisms of the immune system, describing recent discoveries in cellular and molecular immunology. Topics include mechanisms of T-cell receptor selection, antigen processing, activation of B and T lymphocytes, cellular collaboration, negative and positive regulatory mechanisms in immunity, transplantation, cytokine actions and interactions, autoimmunity, interaction between immune systems and pathogens, and immunogenetics. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200 and IMIN 371. May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in MMI 552. (Offered jointly by the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and the Department of Oncology). [Biological Sciences]

MMI 398 - Research Project

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

Directed research done under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. This is normally for students in their third year. Successful completion of this course requires an oral presentation of the project. Prerequisite: IMIN 200 and consent of course coordinator. Credit can only be obtained once.

MMI 498 - Research Project in Infection and Immunity

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

Directed research on a specific topic in medical microbiology or immunology in the laboratory of an academic staff member associated with MMI. Can be taken for credit more than once. An oral presentation on the research project is required for completion of the course. Pre- or corequisites: IMIN 324 or 371 or 452 or MMI 351 and/or consent of Department.

MMI 499B - Independent Research in Infection and Immunity

6 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-0-6)

Directed research project on a specific topic in medical microbiology or immunology in the laboratory of an academic staff member associated with MMI. An oral presentation and a written report on the research project is required for completion of the course. Pre- or corequisites: IMIN 324 or 371 or 452 or MMI 351 and/or consent of the Department.

MMI 552 - Advanced Immunology

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

A lecture course on the detailed mechanisms of the immune system, describing recent discoveries in cellular and molecular immunology. Topics include the mechanism of T-cell receptor selection, antigen processing, activation of B and T lymphocytes, cellular collaboration, negative and positive regulatory mechanisms in immunity, transplantation, cytokine actions and interactions, interaction between immune systems and pathogens, and immunogenetics. Lectures are the same as IMIN 452, but there will be an additional requirement of a written paper to evaluate a current topic in immunology. May not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for IMIN 452. Consent of Department required.