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Immunology

Selected Topics in Immunology
IMMU 35500 | 100 Units

  • Elective Type: Non-Clinical
  • Primary Instructor: Dr. Jose Guevara
  • Contact: Tracie DeMack | 4-3899 | tdemack@huggins.bsd.uchicago.edu
  • Location on first day: AMB NB002
  • Included in Lottery: No
  • Last Reviewed: February 15, 2008

Overview

This course is an advanced literature analysis/discussion course intended primarily for graduate students in Immunology. It will involve an in depth analysis of a particular topic in Immunology, which will vary from year to year. Emphasis will be placed on development of critical thought in evaluation of the scientific literature. Recent courses have included (1) Antigen presentation of pathogenic organisms. (2) Clinical issues in transplantation and autoimmunity. (3) T cell development and activation.

Objectives

Advanced literature/discussion course intended primarily for graduate students in Immunology. Involves in depth analysis of particular topics in Immunology. Topic varies from year to year. Examples include Tumor Immunology, Transplantation, Dendritic Cell Biology, and Innate Immunity.

Evaluation

Participation and a final exam.

Offered:

  • Spring
  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AM              
PM     1:30-2:50   1:30-2:50    

Course Limitations and Prerequisites

Maximum Students Enrolled: 35

Eligibility:
First year
Fourth year
Prerequisites:
Consent of Instructor