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BIOL-012 Viruses and Viral Diseases
Offered academic year 2010-2011
This biology course for non-majors will cover several of the most important viruses and viral diseases that have plagued mankind throughout history, including up through today. The course will convey a provocative mix of information that integrates our current understanding of biological processes, and our humanistic interactions as a society in general. The student will develop a useful understanding of important health issues and disease problems that potentially affect each of us and often pervade all aspects of society. Anyone can benefit from the course, but it is especially appropriate for those whose career choice might require a familiarity with viral diseases and their biomedical and socioeconomic impact. The course will cover the viruses causing diseases such as smallpox, polio, influenza, SARS, ebola, herpes, hepatitis, and AIDS, among others, including the agent of mad cow disease, and some diseases that might re-emerge in nature, or as a result of misuse. The student will be able to comprehend and communicate important aspects about viruses and viral diseases from many different perspectives, including their history, disease syndrome and causative agent, transmission and control, and overall impact on society.
* Not offered in 2009-2010
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
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