ANSC 6700 - Immunology in Animal Health and Disease

Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or BIOG 1440. Co-meets with ANSC 3700.

V. Selvaraj.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the immune system, from its fundamental components to its intricate responses to various threats. The curriculum begins with a foundation in the diverse mechanisms underlying both innate and adaptive immune responses. Students will then engage in case-based studies that integrate and advance both fundamental and applied aspects of immunology, tailored to the essentials of pre-veterinary and production agriculture students.

Outcome 1: Explain the role of the immune system and identify the types of threats it defends against.

Outcome 2: Analyze the roles of different immune cells and their modalities in maintaining immunity.

Outcome 3: Correlate different mechanisms in an immune response to the various pathogen classes and other triggers.

Outcome 4: Discuss the mechanisms behind vaccines and immune-based treatments.

Outcome 5: Apply core immunological principles to understand veterinary cases of diseases/disorders.

Outcome 6: Cultivate informed perspectives regarding applied immunology in domestic animals.