BIOL164 KS - Virology

This course will provide a balanced and broad introduction to virology. Animal and human viruses, bacterial phages, plant viruses, insect viruses and prions will be covered. Topics will include viral classification, replication, expression, pathogenesis, methods of diagnosis, and the current uses of viruses in gene therapy and vaccine applications.

Prerequisites: BIOL 043L KS and BIOL 044L KS, or BIOL 040L KS and BIOL 044L KS

Offered: Every Fall

Credit: 1

Course Number: BIOL164 KS