BIOL 54400 - Principles Of Virology

Introduction to the molecular biology of animal, plant, and bacterial viruses. Interaction of viruses and the host cell, viral replication, mechanisms of viral pathogenesis, immunology, chemotherapy, viral genetics, oncology, and vaccines.

Preparation for Course
P: BIOL 21800 and 38100 with grades of C- or higher.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes

1. Define a virus and describe the structure of viruses.
2. Outline the molecular basis of viral classification.
3. Explain the mechanism of viral attachment and entry into host cells.
4. Describe the processes used by viruses in replicating their genomes.
5. Explain how viruses control protein synthesis and intracellular trafficking inside cells.
6. Describe AIDS, cancer, coronavirus disease from the viral perspective.
7. Outline the vaccines and antiviral therapies currently available.