BIO 429 - Virology

Credits: 3

Virology provides an introduction to the biology of animal viruses. Description of viral molecular architecture and genome organization is followed by a survey of strategies employed for multiplication and regulation of gene expression. Pathogenesis of viral infections is considered from perspectives of viral reproduction strategies and host defense.

Pre-Requisites: BIO 121-BIO 122, BIO 225-BIO 226; CHM 231-CHM 232, CHM 233-CHM 234.