Virology

Catalog description

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in either of the following sequences: BIOL 229 , BIOL 132 , BIOL 231 , and BIOL 232 ; or BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , and BIOL 222 . An introduction to viruses, with emphasis on pathogens of humans. Topics include viral replication cycles, host-virus interactions, evolution, transmission, non-viral agents, and medically and agriculturally important viruses. Emphasis will be placed on reading, presenting, and discussing primary literature. The laboratory will demonstrate handling, propagation, diagnosis, and evolution of viruses.