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Special Topics in Structural Immunology


Course Description

Presentation and discussion of published research and new developments in structural immunology. Students will sign up to present published articles relevant in structural immunology.


Athena Title

Special Topic Structural Immun


Prerequisite

Permission of department


Pre or Corequisite

CBIO(MIBO)(IDIS) 4100/6100-4100D/6100D


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to confidently evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research studies presented, identify potential biases or limitations in the study design, methods, and data interpretation.
  • Students will be able to summarize and discuss key findings of recent research studies and relate them to the existing knowledge in the field.
  • Students will be able to articulate their opinions and engage in thoughtful discussions about implications of research findings in the selected journal articles.
  • Students will be able to clearly and concisely present the key aspects of a research paper and communicate its significance to audience of peers.
  • Students will be able to engage in respectful and constructive discussions with peers and mentors.

Topical Outline

  • The topics will be current in structural immunology, with particular focus on adaptive immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens.