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BIOL 409 - Virology


Fall (3) Williamson. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 225 , BIOL 226 , and BIOL 310 

This course gives an overview of fundamental concepts In virology. Topics include the discovery of viruses, principles of viral structure, viral morphogenesis, viral detection methods, viral vaccines, and ecological significance of viruses. A strong emphasis is placed on molecular mechanisms of viral replication. Three class hours.