BIOS 5340 - Virology

This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of viruses, their structures and replication strategies. Emphasis is placed on host virus interactions leading to disease processes and cellular alterations in mammalian systems. Viruses are considered as miniature model systems to unify biology at the molecular level.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing and at least 12 credits in biology, including BIOS 3120, or department approval; Biochemistry is recommended.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: This course is approved to cover the capstone requirement for the Biology and Biomedical Sciences majors. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring