The course is a basic introductory course on the concepts of Immunology.

This course aims to introduce students to the understanding of the structure and the function of the immune system, emphasizing in mechanisms that activate immune responses.
It refers to basic concepts and methodologies for the study of the maturation and activation of immune cells, antibody production, mechanisms of immune tolerance and immunity in order for the student to gain a complete picture of the functioning of the immune system in physiological and pathological  conditions.

Finally, the aim of the course is the understanding of the structure, organization and functioning of the immune system, the complex mechanisms that govern immune responses and diseases associated with dysregulation of the immune system.