260.633.01
Autoimmune Diseases of the Endocrine Glands
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
M, W, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Principles of Immunology or equivalent.
Reviews current understanding of autoimmunity, the immunological mechanisms and the animal models. Presents the clinical manifestations and the pathogenesis of all autoimmune diseases affecting the endocrine glands, such as Graves' disease, type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Current articles from the literature address important topics in autoimmunity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the basic physiology of the classic endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreatic islets, ovaries, and testes) and the basic principles of autoimmunity
- Describe the endocrine diseases that have autoimmune pathogenesis, using studies from both humans and mice
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 25% Midterm
- 50% Final Exam
- 25% Paper presentation