2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CLS 456 - Immunology/Immunohematology II


Credits: 2
Description
Study of advanced principles of immunology and the identification of clinically significant blood group antigens and antibodies in transfusion medicine.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss the basic and advanced principles of immunology as applied to natural and acquired immune response.
  2. List/describe the six factors which affect antigen-antibody reactions in vivo.
  3. Describe and differentiate the process of B- and T-cell maturation and proliferation and their antigen presentation mechanism.
  4. Describe and differentiate the process of cellular immunity and humoral immunity.
  5. Describe the timetable of the primary and secondary immune response and correlate the classifications of immunoglobulins involved at each stage.
  6. Outline and describe the mechanism of immunity to microbes, tumors, and transplantation.
  7. Given an organism, develop a schema for immune reaction/response.
  8. Describe the characteristics of the ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems.
  9. Identify the various types of transfusion-related reactions and transfusion-transmitted diseases and the blood bankers’ role in post-transfusion investigations.
  10. Explain the procedure for blood component preparation and storage.
  11. Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
  12. Follow written and verbal directions.
  13. Maintain alertness and concentration during a normal class period.
  14. Project an image of professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
  15. Respect self and others.

Prerequisite: CLS 252  



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