This course spans three modules to provide an overview of blood, lymphoid tissue, immunology and white blood cell disorders. Module 1: Biochemistry and Histology of Blood and Lymphoid Tissue. The disciplines of biochemistry, pathology, and anatomy present the topics of hemostasis, anemia, hematopoiesis, and the histology and anatomy of lymphoid organs. Module 2: Innate and Adaptive Immune System. The microbiology and immunology department presents topics including antibodies, complement, phagocytosis, inflammation, T cells, B cells, and integrated immune responses to pathogens. Module 3: White Blood Cell disorders and Clinical Immunology. The disciplines of pathology and immunology present the topics of vaccines, wound healing, cancer immunology, transplant immunology, hypersensitivities, immune deficiencies, autoimmunity, white blood cell disorders and neoplastic blood disorders.
IBSSD 1512: Blood, Lymphoid Tissue and Immunology
Semester Offered