Fundamentals of Immunology Coursera

Overview

The goal of the Fundamentals of Immunology Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is to provide students from different backgrounds with a fundamental understanding of immunology and the ability to appreciate and analyze new developments in immunological therapies designed for the treatment of disease.

Applied Learning Project

• In the Fundamentals of Immunology Specialization, you will learn the basics of innate immunity, including complement, and its role in inflammation and activation of adaptive immunity.
• The development of B cells and the production and improvement of antibodies.
• The development of Th cells and their roles in promoting both immune responses and tolerance.
• The role of the Major Histocompatibility Proteins in alerting T cells and their role in the success of organ and tissue transplants.
• The mechanisms whereby cytotoxic T cells and natural kill cells recognize rogue-self cells and prod them into apoptosis.
• The principles of chemical communication among immune cells.
• Some example of how the immune system can cause problems and how we deal with these issues.