Animal Science 472 - Infection & Immunity

This course is an introduction to infectious diseases and immunity in the context of the basic mechanisms of the immune system. Topics include infectious organisms, infection and the immune response, and specific diseases of selected companion and production species. Principles of vaccination and preventative management are discussed.

This class is open to Seniors whose Primary majors are in Animal Science or Pre-Veterinary Science only. ANSCI285,BIO285,BIOCHEM275/285 Majors should send SPIRE ID to Mary Schneider at mjschnei@umass.edu to be added to the waitlist.