BIOL 4120 Inflammation and Disease

Name: Inflammation and Disease
Rating: 4.24 (312 reviews)

Inflammation is the body's normal immune response to a variety of injuries. The principal aim of this course is to explore the relationship between the inflammatory response and a host of human diseases, including cardiovascular, autoimmune, musculoskeletal and digestive medical conditions, and cancer. The biology and physiology of acute inflammation, triggers of the immune response, onset of chronic inflammation and the role of chronic inflammation in the development of disease will be discussed using primary literature. Pre-requisites: BIOL2000, BIOL2040. Additional 3000-level and above coursework in molecular and cellular biology is recommended.

Course overview

Department: Biology
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites: BIOL2000 and BIOL2040

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Requirements fulfilled

Biology B.A.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Biology B.S.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.24 / 5

Based on 312 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Danielle Taghian
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.67/5
Thomas Chiles
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.39/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Thomas Chiles, Danielle Taghian · 245 Beacon Street Room 214 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered