Virology.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOZ 152 and BIOL 300 , each with a minimum grade of C. BIOL 310 is recommended. Exploration of concepts related to the basic molecular and cellular biology of viruses with emphasis on the structure, genetic material and replication strategies of viruses, and the different mechanisms of infection and prevention measures. Importance of viruses as agents of evolution and their role in ecosystems and geological processes will also be discussed.