Putnam-Westchester Industry & Science Teacher Alliance 

Presented by Alan Gardner,

Veteran AP Biology and General Biology Instructor,

Horace Greeley HS, Chappaqua, N.Y.

The human body’s general and specific responses to infection will be covered at a level appropriate for teachers of both Living Environment and AP Biology students.

The discussion will include details of innate immune responses, such as the functioning of natural killer (NK) cells, macrophages, IgA, and compliment proteins. As well, the complex interactions of cells involved in the active immune system will be detailed, with special attention being given to CD4 and CD8 receptor proteins. The functioning of the genetic systems that code for the various classes of antibodies and receptor proteins will be included.

An activity appropriate for both Living Environment and AP students on allergies and anaphylaxis will conclude the day’s agenda. Handouts appropriate for student use will be provided for each participant as part of the seminar.

Target Audience : High School Honors and AP Biology Teachers

Place: Purchase College, Natural Science Building, Purchase, N.Y.

Date : Saturday, March 22^nd ,2003

Time:  8:30am-12:30pm

Sponsored by : Putnam-Westchester Industry & Science Teachers Alliance and The Teacher Center at SUNY Purchase

Cost : $ 75.00   ( includes Refreshments , Literature, Handouts and Textbooks)

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