Dr. Tom McConnell (Office: BN-305; phone 328-4244) Office Hours: Office hours: 10:00-11:00 AM  M-Th Lecture: Room: BN106; Time: 1:00-1:50PM Mon Laboratory  BIOL 6181; Time: 2:00-5:00PM MW,  BN-302

BIOL 6180 provides an introduction to the principles and mechanisms of producing monoclonal antibodies.

Grading: 34% of the grade for the course will be based on the lecture midterm and final exams. The remaining 66% of the grade for the course will be based on the laboratory evaluation of each individual as determined by the laboratory instructor (details to be given in the laboratory section).

Immunology BIOL 5190

 

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Lecture 1: Introduction
Lecture 2: Clonal selection theory and monoclonal antibody
Lecture 3: Antigen
Lecture 4: Cell fusion and cell selection mechanisms
Lecture 5: ELISA screening techniques, and cloning procedures
Lecture 6: Alternative immunoassays
Lecture 7: Antibody purification techniques
Lecture 8: Peptides and engineered antigen
Lecture 9: Genetically engineered antibodies
Lecture 10: Genetically engineered antibodies
Lecture 11-15: Discussion of topical basic science research papers

Exam 1: Midterm, February 26 (Wednesday!)
Final Exam: May 2 (Friday),  11:00 AM-1:00 PM

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