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