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MICR 270 Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Units: 3.00
This course focuses on 1) the overall organization of the immune system, 2) the role of the immune system in combating diseases caused by common pathogens as well as adverse reactions of the immune system and 3) application of the basic knowledge of immunology to the field of infectious disease prevention and control by vaccines and treatment of cancer. The unique features of this course lie in its overall structure and delivery that will prepare the student for further in-depth learning in the field of immunology.
NOTE This online course in infection and immunity is designed for students from various biological sciences and allied health backgrounds at all levels of post-secondary education and is recommended as a foundation course for students pursuing a life sciences career.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office.
NOTE May not be taken for credit towards the Plan requirements of the LISC Specialization or Major Plans.
NOTE This online course in infection and immunity is designed for students from various biological sciences and allied health backgrounds at all levels of post-secondary education and is recommended as a foundation course for students pursuing a life sciences career.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office.
NOTE May not be taken for credit towards the Plan requirements of the LISC Specialization or Major Plans.
Learning Hours: 114 (36 Online Activity, 78 Private Study)
Requirements: Minimum 2nd year (Level 2) standing and one of (BIOL 102/3.0; MICR 121/3.0; PHGY 170/3.0).
One-way Exclusion May not be taken with or after MICR 360/3.0; MICR 386/3.0; BMED 386.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the beneficial and detrimental interactions of the innate and adaptive branches of the human immune system.
- Describe the organization of the immune system and how it functions.
- Describe the unique features of human defense mechanisms against microbial agents.
- Understand how the basic knowledge of immunology can be applied and translated to the development of immunological techniques, vaccines, and cancer immunotherapies.