MICR 270 Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation Fall 2024 (On-Campus & Online), Winter 2025 (Online) Year 2 3 units Available On-Campus Course Online Course MICR 270, Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, is designed for students from various biological sciences and allied health backgrounds at all levels of post-secondary education and is recommended as a foundation course for students pursuing a career in the health sciences. This course focuses on the biology of the immune system in combating infections caused by common pathogens as well as major global infectious disease threats. The unique features of this course lie in its approach of understanding body’s defense mechanisms in combating microbial, autoimmune, immune mediated diseases and cancer. Prerequisites Minimum 2nd year (Level 2) standing + 4U Biology recommended and (PHGY 170/3.0) or (BIOL 102/3.0) or (MICR 121/3.0) or permission of the instructor. Exclusions For non-BHSc students May not be taken with or after MICR 360/3.0; BMED 386. *May not be taken for credit towards the Plan requirements of the LISC Specialization or Major Plans.