CPY 311
Introductory to Immunology
2 Unit(s) (LH 30)
Course Description
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. descibe the general principles of natural immunity;
2. explain the defensive mechanisms in the mammalian body;
3. explain immunological disorders; and
4. appreciate the essence of immunisation.
Course Outline
Immunity; definition and classification. General principles of natural immunity. Phagocytosis,
acquired immunity (active and passive), antigens. Chemical nature of antigens. Structure and
formation of antibodies. Antigen-antibody reactions Bacterial Exotoxins and endotoxins.
Significance of toxoids in active immunity. Immunological disorders: introduction to T and B cells.
HIV/AIDS and the immune system. MHC proteins or (transplantation antigens), immune tolerance
Hypersensitivity reactions, Autoimmunity. Immunisation.