ANSC 6700

Immunology in Animal Health and Disease

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 or BIOG 1440.

• Explain the role of the immune system and identify the types of threats it defends against.
• Analyze the roles of different immune cells and their modalities in maintaining immunity.
• Correlate different mechanisms in an immune response to the various pathogen classes and other triggers.
• Discuss the mechanisms behind vaccines and immune-based treatments.
• Apply core immunological principles to understand veterinary cases of diseases/disorders.
• Cultivate informed perspectives regarding applied immunology in domestic animals.

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