Advanced Virology for Biotechnology

The emphasis of this course will be on understanding the molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis. It will begin with a general introduction to the field of virology, a basic review of the immune response to viruses, and then focus primarily on the molecular biology of specific viruses that are associated with clinical human disease. The format will be 100% online and consist of both lectures and in-class work in small groups. Lectures will be based on the current literature and provide historical context. Students will become familiar with primary literature and produce their own original final project by the end of the semester.