This introductory course to Immunology outlines the body's defense mechanisms against disease and investigates how the veterinary team contributes to building a healthy immunity in domestic animals. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating the key cells and body defense mechanisms of the immune system and how it develops. Mechanisms by which causative agents evade the immune system and create disease are investigated through clinical examples, with an emphasis on Zoonotic diseases. Prerequisites: A minimum of C in the following: VTEC 1001, VTEC 1011, VTEC 1100, VTEC 1590, VTEC 1120, VTEC 1130, VTEC 1140 and VTEC 1150. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ANHT 1530, VTEC 1231 or VTEC 1230.
This introductory course to Immunology outlines the body's defense mechanisms against disease and investigates how the veterinary team contributes to building a healthy immunity in domestic animals. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating the key cells and body defense mechanisms of the immune system and how it develops. Mechanisms by which causative agents evade the immune system and create disease are investigated through clinical examples, with an emphasis on Zoonotic diseases. Prerequisites: A minimum of C in the following: VTEC 1001, VTEC 1011, VTEC 1100, VTEC 1590, VTEC 1120, VTEC 1130, VTEC 1140 and VTEC 1150. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ANHT 1530, VTEC 1231 or VTEC 1230.
