PHAR 322 Principles of Immunology
Credits:
3
This course will provide an awareness of the immunological basis of disease and an understanding of
immunotherapy as an aspect of pharmaceutical science. The course will involve a consideration of: the
immune system-characteristics of antigens and antibodies, Humoral immunity, cellular immunity; Tumor
immunology; Immunogenetics; Immunological deficiencies; Types of immunity and hypersensitivity
reactions. Active Immunization: Vaccines, Toxoids.
Passive Immunization: Human immune sera, Animal immune sera.