The Molecular Biology of Viruses
Prerequisites: Include undergraduate or graduate-level courses in cell biology and biochemistry, graduate course 402 Microbes and Hosts, and / or prior approval from the course director(s).
The course will cover molecular biology and biochemistry of virus infections. Current understanding of virus-cell entry, replication, and assembly will be prominent themes. Course will include lectures on viral evolution, ecology, pathogenesis and viral immunology. The interactive course will include lectures, review of current virology literature, and student-led presentations.
Outcomes: Detailed understanding of virology; be able to integrate concepts in this field with chemistry and health science; comprehend and appreciate current literature; be prepared for lab studies.
The course will cover molecular biology and biochemistry of virus infections. Current understanding of virus-cell entry, replication, and assembly will be prominent themes. Course will include lectures on viral evolution, ecology, pathogenesis and viral immunology. The interactive course will include lectures, review of current virology literature, and student-led presentations.
Outcomes: Detailed understanding of virology; be able to integrate concepts in this field with chemistry and health science; comprehend and appreciate current literature; be prepared for lab studies.