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BIOL 421 - General Virology


Description:
Interrelationship between animal, plant, and bacterial viruses and their hosts, with emphasis on the animal viruses. Five hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 430 or BIOL 321 or CHEM 432.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Critically analyze primary literature pertaining to viruses and their interaction with host organisms and individual host cells
  • Diagram replication strategies for the major classes of viruses
  • Discuss various methods for culturing viruses
  • Explain different strategies for viral gene expression, infection patterns and pathogenesis
  • Explain the differences between different classes of viruses, and identify viruses associated with biocontrol and other beneficial technologies
  • Discuss various methods used to study viral gene expression, infection patterns and pathogenesis
  • Identify reliable sources of information about epidemics, emerging viruses, and vaccination programs
  • Describe prevention and treatment strategies associated with various viral infections

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/18/10

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