Virology

Catalog description

BIO211 - An exploration of the nature of viruses, viral genetics, structure, infectivity and transmission. Designed to acquaint students with all aspects of virology, the course examines viral transcription, classification/nomenclature of viruses, the origin/evolution of viruses, as well as the role of viruses in cancer progression and vaccine development. Laboratory exercises explore techniques in virology including the isolation, purification and growth of bacteriophage, and the detection and analysis of viral nucleic acid with PCR, RT-PCR. Three hours of lecture per week plus collateral reading. Prerequisite BIO 2 or 4; Co- requisite BIO211L. 3 credits Pre-requisite: BIO 122 or 124. Co-requisite: BIO 211L.