MLAB 2201 - Clinical Immunology

Credit hours: 2

Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.

Course Description:
Basic principles of the immune system structure and function in health and disease. Topic include principles of a natural and acquired immunity, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplant and tumor immunology, immunological techniques and flow cytometry.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:

Compare and contrast natural and acquired immunity.
Distinguish the five main classes of immunoglobulins relative to structure, occurrence and physiological properties.
Distinguish the types of T-lymphocytes relative to cell-surface antigens, major histocompatibility association and function.
Discuss the principles involved in the immune response.
Evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens for immunological testing.
Compare and contrast immunological techniques used in the detection of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
Evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate with disease or immune system status.
Exhibit professionalism, self-motivation, and responsibility.