PHC 6037
Public Health Virology
Students will learn and explore key concepts of animal virology with a focus on viruses that have worldwide public health importance. Topics include understanding, analyzing, and applying knowledge gained about virus genomes and structure, mechanisms of pathophysiology, transmission and risk factors, vaccine development and efficacy, and mitigation strategies.
Topics
- understanding
- analyzing
- and applying knowledge gained about virus genomes and structure
- mechanisms of pathophysiology
- transmission and risk factors
- vaccine development and efficacy
- and mitigation strategies
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade Prerequisite: Two semesters of General Biology (i.e. BSC 2005 ) and/or microbiology (i.e. MCB 3023 ). Email the instructor for evaluation of prerequisite coursework.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2025-2026
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Public Health Virology · 3 Credits