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BIOL 441Advances in Immunology

Units
0.50
Faculty
Science
Subject
Biology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A survey of the recent advances in the vertebrate immune response; the cells and tissues of the lymphoid system; humoral and cell-mediated immunity; initiation and regulation of the immune response; the immune system and disease, emerging techniques used in immunology.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • BIOL308 - Principles of Molecular Biology (0.50)
    • BIOL341 - Fundamentals of Immunology (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00168800 / 35MW 10:00–11:20
LEC 701257134 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

83% liked it54% easy92% useful

From 6 ratings and 4 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Great course, Dr. Katzenback really puts a focus on engaging with the material which aids in complete understanding. Small course too, with lots of group discussion. Highly recommend if you are thinking about doing immunology research or are interested in the subject.

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  • Very useful course if you are interested in pursuing graduate school or research (even outside of immunology). Basically reading a bunch of immunology related papers to discuss lab techniques, discoveries in immunology, how to critically assess papers and research methodology. Lots of group work and not an easy class, but still recommended.

    Jun 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course made me feel alive again after 3 years of flashcards and memorizing facts. This course is like mini scientist spring training. My favourite course I have ever taken

    Apr 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Loved this course so much! It's finally a course that's not memorization at all. And there's discussion, but you're not forced to participate (just encouraged). The examinations are open book and the seminars and assignments help you to prepare for them. There are, however, a ton of readings necessary but they're interesting if you're into immuno so..

    Apr 2019 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Fall 2024

Fall 2021

Fall 2020

Exciting courses 6 points, 20 comments

“Is anyone else enrolled in any courses you find exciting next semester? I'm super excited about a few of mine next term.”

u/VenomRex: “what are the exciting courses you are talking about?”

[deleted]: “For me, they're exciting. It's virology (biol 442), molecular biology techniques (biol 335l) and advanced immunology (biol 441).”

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Spring 2018

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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