BIOL 409 - Virology

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 204, BIOL 204L, BIOL 203, BIOL 203L, and (BIOL 310 or BIOL 442)
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.