IMM Immunology

IMM Immunology

Introduction

Immunology is a new branch of the medical sciences which has recently gained prominence as a field of study in its own right, but which continues to draw on the more traditional disciplines of Microbiology, Pathology and Biochemistry. In essence, Immunology is the study of the physiological responses which result when foreign (i.e. non-self) materials are introduced into a vertebrate organism such as man. Traditionally, the discipline has focussed on the body's response to infectious micro-organisms, with the purpose of developing effective vaccines. However, the scope of modern Immunology now encompasses all aspects of self vs. non-self recognition phenomena including organ transplantation, tumour immunology and autoimmune diseases. Recent major advances in our understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of the immune response promise to provide us with a new generation of prophylactic, therapeutic and diagnostic reagents of relevance to human and animal health.

The Department of Immunology in collaboration with Trinity College co-ordinates a specialist program in Immunology. The emphasis of this program is to provide students with a sound theoretical understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of non-self recognition, together with sufficient laboratory experience to enable the students to consider embarking on a career in the discipline. Immunologists may have careers in universities and other centres of learning and research, as well as in the biotechnology industries, diagnostic laboratories and various government agencies.

Courses in this specialist program are drawn from offerings by the Department, together with courses from other Departments, taught in some cases by members of the Department of Immunology. As enrolment in the specialist program is restricted, please consult specific requirements outlined in the program description section.

Undergraduate Secretary: Dr. J.C. Zoiga-Pfl?cker (978-0926)

Enquiries: Department of Immunology, Room 5271, Medical Sciences Building (978-8360)

More information is available on our website: www.immune.med.utoronto.ca

IMMUNOLOGY PROGRAMS

IMMUNOLOGY (Hon.B.Sc.) Sponsored by the Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, and Trinity College; consult Dr. J.C. Zoiga-Pfl?cker (978-0926)

Enrolment in the Immunology Specialist program requires a minimum CGPA of 3.5 and completion of five courses including the first-year Life Sciences prerequisite courses (see below). Students may enrol at the end of their first year of studies. To enrol at the end of second year of studies, students must have completed ten courses including first and second prerequisite courses (see below) and have a CGPA of at least 3.5.
NOTE: For the academic year 1999-2000 students may enrol in the Immunology Specialist program after completion of their first year OR their second year of studies. Beginning in 2000-2001, while students wishing to enrol after their second year of studies are welcomed, they must contact the Undergraduate Secretary of the Department of Immunology.

Specialist program: (13.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year: BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y/151Y; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)

Second Year: BIO 250Y; CHM 222Y/223Y, CHM 240Y

Third Year: BCH 321Y; IMM 334Y; MGB 311Y; MPL375Y

Fourth Year:
1. JBI 428H; IMM 430H, 435H
2. IMM 450Y or one full course equivalent at the 400-series level in ANA, BCH, LMP, MGB, MPL or ZOO