General Pathology and Immunology
(BMS 6601C)

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first year of medical school. The course introduces second-year medical students to immunology and inflammation, emphasizing their interaction and function in host defense, transplantation and disease causation. Morphologic and chemical correlates of cell injury, vascular disorders and cancer are presented, as well as tissue and host response to viral and fungal agents. Relevant clinical examples are provided. This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding the pathogenesis of disease and the body's response to injury.

Course Director:

William Winter, (352) 392-4053

Course Manager:

Teresa Caron, ()

Announcements

Message from Dr. Winter

Dear Class, The following is the absence policy for the pathology course. Please make a note of this policy as you begin to make plans for your Labor Day weekend. FYI: There is a quiz in General Pathology on Friday, August 29, 2008 Absences: Students are expected to take exams and quizzes unless they have an absence approved by the course director or have contacted the College of Medicine or have an absence approved by a professional counselor. Only essential absences for family reasons will be considered and must be approved by Dr. Winter at least 4 days prior to the exam. Emergencies can arise in which case students will be asked to document the reason for their absence. Students missing examinations for legitimate reasons will take a make-up exam as soon as possible. There will be no make-up quizzes. Be aware that educational activities are planned for every day that class is held. Do not plan to leave campus except on weekends and holidays as quizzes are often administered on Fridays. - Teresa