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Apr 17, 2024
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BME 5840 - Applied Immunology
The purpose is to expose students to concepts underlying a variety of techniques used in the broad field of immunology. Lectures will present the fundamentals of current immunological techniques, with particular emphasis in the antibody: antigen interaction. The advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies will be discussed. Students will be asked to design protocols and to read specific scientific papers that highlight the relevance of various immunological techniques.
Requisites: PBIO 5310
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to describe the process by which antibodies are produced
- Students will be able to describe the use of antibodies in the clinical setting
- Students will be able to design and interpret ELISA experiments
- Students will be able to design and interpret flow cytometric experiments
- Students will be able to design and interpret immunofluoresence experiments
- Students will be able to design protocols to purify proteins and nucleic acids from biological solutions
- Students will be able to select appropriate antibodies for an experiment
- Students will be able to suggest new molecular based diagnostic assays
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