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2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Aug 02, 2026
 
2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
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IDM 3440 - VACCINES AND IMMUNITY


Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
Vaccines are widely regarded as one of the major contributors to increased life expectancy. The purpose of this course is to (1) explore the history of vaccines; (2) underscore the successful role of current vaccines in the management of infectious diseases; (3) present strategies for a new generation of safe and effective molecular vaccines; and (4) discuss the ethical and economic realities of vaccine use and development.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: IDM 2003; PROG: School of Public Health


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