BIOL-371 Introduction to Virology and Viral Diseases

BIOL-371 Introduction to Virology and Viral Diseases

Spring only

Faculty:

Cote, Paul

The general principles of virology will be conveyed first using examples from a variety of natural and model viral systems. These principles will be reinforced and expanded in subsequent lectures dealing with specific viruses that cause acute and chronic infections in humans with a variety of disease sequelae. The course will emphasize problem solving approaches in virology and viral disease pathogenesis using examples from published experimental data and relevant clinical and epidemiologic observations. The course will also cover emerging viruses in nature and the potential for use of conventional or engineered viruses as biological weapons. Students will acquire the fluency needed to participate in verbal discussions of key issues and problems in virology and viral diseases, and also be taught to ask pertinent scientific questions to solve such problems.

No U1
U2 must obtain permission from the instructor
Recommended for U3 and U4

Suggested courses: Either BIOL-152, BIOL-151, or BIOL-363

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: BIOL-103, BIOL-104

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