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Fall, 2004 Lecture Schedule:

Reading

Date:


Topic:


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8/26

Introduction

8/31

Overview of the immune system

Ch 1

9/2

Cells of the immune system [Try the brain teaser]

Ch 1, 2

9/7

Tao of immunology

9/9

Lymphoid system & cell traffic

Ch 2

9/14

Antigens [Ag] & production of Ag receptors

Ch 3, 4

9/16

Immunoglobulins[Ig] & antibody[Ab] classes

Ch 4, 9

9/21

Ag-Ab reactions

Appendix I

9/23

Ag-Ab reactions & some applications

Appendix I

9/28

Ig genes & production of Ag receptors
[brain teaser]

Ch 4

9/30

MHC & overview of antigen processing

Ch 5

10/5

TCR [Ag receptors] & T cell education;The Great Paper Chase begins

Ch 3, 9

10/7

MIDTERM

10/12

Ag processing

Ch 6

10/14

Cell maturation & homing

Ch 6, 7

10/19

Cytokines

Appendix III

10/21

Immune response & clonal proliferation

Ch 8, 9

10/26

Modes of immune response

Ch 8, 9, 10

10/28

Immunoregulation

Ch 15

11/2

Complement

Ch 2

11/4

Inflammation: a-bacterial & a-viral defenses

Ch 10

11/9

Immune response to tumors

Ch 14

11/11

MIDTERM

11/16

Immunopathology: hypersensitivity

Ch 12

11/18

Immunopathology: hypersensitivity; The Great Paper Chase DUE

Ch 12

11/23

The Great Paper Chase Recovery Day- Enjoy

11/25

NO CLASS- Happy Thanksgiving!!!

11/30

Immunopathology: immunodeficiency diseases

Ch 11

12/2

Passive immunity

TBA

12/7

Evolution of immune response

15

12/9

Optional lecture

TBA

12/14

FINAL


Text: [back]
Janeway, et al. Immunobiology, 6th edition. 2005. Garland Science


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Fall, 2004 Discussion Schedule

Section 1: Tuesdays
Section 2: Thursdays

Date:


Topic:


8/31
9/2

Discussion section mechanics; computer lab introduction

9/7
9/9

Discussion: Innate & adaptive responses; Homeostasis & immune response; Results of brain teaser

9/14
9/16

Protein structural modeling- computer introduction

9/21
9/23

P,Q

Modeling Ag-Ab interactions
Discussion: Bioinformatics applications

9/28
9/30

Bioinformatics & databases- computer introduction

10/5

P,Q

[Combined sections meet] Review & study strategies for midterm; Discussion: Bioinformatics & Paper Chase: Results of brain teaser

10/12
10/14

Discussion: Project/Paper Chase progress/troubleshooting;
MHC in applications; Journal presentations

10/19
10/21

P,Q

Discussion: Cellular vs. humoral responses
Journal Presentations

10/26
10/28

P,Q

Discussion: Inflammation & disease
Journal Presentations

11/2
11/4

Discussion: Immune response to infectious diseases
Journal Presentations

11/9

P

[Combined sections meet] Discussion: HIV & AIDS; Review

11/16
11/18

Discussion: Hypersensitivity & disease
Journal Presentations

11/23
11/25

NO MEETING- Happy Thanksgiving!!!

11/30
12/2

P

Discussion: Making an effective vaccine
[Journal Presentations- make-up, if needed]

12/7
12/9

Discussion: Future issues in immunology
Review


P: problem discussions
Q: Self-Quiz [back]

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Journal Presentations: Schedule of topics

 

Date:


Topic:


10/12
10/14

Basic chemical and cellular immunology

10/19
10/21

Basic chemical and cellular immunology

10/26
10/28

Immune response in disease

11/2
11/4

Applied immunology

11/16
11/18

Clinical immunology; Vaccine development

11/30
12/2

[Make-ups]


Sign-ups for specific topics will be done in discussion sections.

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