260.654.01
Current Literature in Microbial Immunity

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Alan Scott
Fidel Zavala
Course Instructor(s)
Jay Bream
Contact Name
Jay Bream
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

None. Course in immunology or infectious diseases highly recommended.

Description
Current Literature in Microbial Immunity is designed primarily for Master’s level students to provide an overview of the current state of research relating to topics in microbial immunity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Improve skills in critical evaluation of basic research (both scientifically and conceptually) relating to microbial immunity based on the primary literature
  2. Expand skills in assessing hypothesis testing and scientific rigor in experimental approaches as they relate to established immunological paradigms
  3. Become more adept in identifying weaknesses in the literature and exploring strategies to move fields forward
  4. Determine the rationale and discuss the importance and relevance of basic research in microbial immunity to public health
  5. Improve organizational, presentation and communication skills in summarizing, presenting and openly discussing complex scientific data/concepts with peers
  6. Improve collaborative skills by working in small groups
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Participation
  • 65% Presentation(s)
  • 5% Attendance
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is distinct from a journal club in that students are graded on the depth and quality of their presentation and understanding of topics discussed.