This course uses a didactic approach for a comprehensive coverage of immunology. Students are presented with information pertinent to fundamental principles of immunology, the cells and cell products involved in host defense mechanisms, their origin, function, and their roles in both health and infectious processes. The course is designed not only to instill basic principles in immunology but also to discuss important topics for clinical practice and research, including immunizations, immunodiagnostics, and immunologically-mediated diseases, disorders, and deficiencies.