1. Introduction, structure of lymphoid organs.

2. Production of the cells of the immune system: hemopoesis (myeloid vs. lymphoid differentiation). Types and functions of the myeloid cells.

Types and functions of the lymphoid cells, CD markers.

Mono- and polyclonal antibodies, hybridoma technique. Practical uses of the antibodies.

Immunohistochemistry, fluorescent microscopy

Flow cytometry, cell separation methods.

Immunoserology 1. Precipitation, agglutination.

Immunserology 2. ELISA. Immunoblot techniques.

Short and long term cell cultures, functional tests.

Vaccines.