This Course and Program Catalogue is effective from May 2024 to April 2025.

Not all courses described in the Course and Program Catalogue are offered each year. For a list of course offerings in 2024-2025, please consult the class search website.

The following conventions are used for course numbering:

  • 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
  • 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
  • 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

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VACC 801.3: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics

Provides an introduction to the scientific basis of vaccination, the pathobiology of infectious diseases, vaccine manufacturing, production and commercialization, as well as socio-ethical aspects of vaccines such as risk perception and public acceptance. Other topics will include legal issues such as intellectual property law, public health aspects of vaccines, national and international immunization programs and the use of vaccines in disease outbreaks. The course will be taught by recognized experts in the field with guest lectures given by experts from both industry and regulatory authorities.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research and permission of the School of Public Health.


VACC 802.3: Development and Function of the Mucosal Immune System

This course is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge of the development and function of the mucosal immune system. The course will focus on the cellular components of the mucosal immune system, regulation of mucosal immune functions, and unique aspects of immune function at different mucosal sites throughout the body. The learning process will involve assigned reading from the textbook, Principles of Mucosal Immunology, critical review of recent scientific publications, class presentations and participation in directed discussions. Each student will be expected to prepare a critical review of mucosal immunology relevant to their thesis research project, including aspects unique to the host species and disease of interest.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hours
Permission of the instructor is required.
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed an undergraduate course in immunology.


VACC 898.3: Special Topics

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the School for more information.


VACC 899.6: Special Topics

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the School for more information.


VACC 990.0: Seminars in Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics

A required, non-credit seminar-based course where the seminar topics will cover the broad range of vaccinology and immunotherapeutics topics. Invited speakers will present as well as graduate students. Graduate students will be required to present one seminar per year on their research and attend and participate in the Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics Seminar Series throughout the year. Guest lecturers and special workshops designed to train students in good laboratory practices, good manufacturing practices, and intellectual property management, etc. will be a component of the seminar program. Yearly registration throughout the entire graduate program is required.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research and permission of the School of Public Health.


VACC 994.0: Research – Thesis

Students registered in a Master's thesis program must register for this course throughout their entire M.Sc. graduate program.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research and permission of the School of Public Health.


VACC 996.0: Research – Dissertation

Students registered in Ph.D. dissertation program must register for this course throughout their entire Ph.D. research graduate program.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research and permission of the School of Public Health.