BIOL 418 - Virology

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered annually in the fall semester

This course is designed for the upper-division biology and natural science student with an interest in the study of viruses. Lectures will encompass the areas of viral taxonomy, structure, life cycle, as well as detailed discussion of individual viruses that could include but not be limited to HIV, Ebola, Herpes, Rabies, influenza and oncogenic viruses. Historical as well as current literature will be presented in both lecture and discussion formats. Students will be expected to become familiar with reading and understanding original virological research papers.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270, BIOL 270L.
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 311.