Virology

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Discusses current virology topics with a particular emphasis on the impact of viruses on society. The biology and biochemistry of animal viruses are examined with analysis of selected topics including emerging viral diseases, viral gene therapy, viruses and immune system, viruses and cancer, and bioterrorism. Prerequisite: A minimum overall average of 65% in completed BIOL/BIOC/BIOM courses and 12.0 university credits including BIOL 2070H and 1.0 BIOL credit at the 3000 level.