BIOL 314 Virology (Not offered 1997-98; to be offered 1998-99)

This course will consider the molecular biology of animal, plant and bacterial viruses, with the primary aim of demonstrating how the different replication strategies of these viruses were elucidated. Other topics such as pathogenicity, vaccine development, and viral/host coevolution will be examined. Readings from a textbook and the primary literature will form the basis of class discussions.

Evaluation will be based on exams and short papers. Discussions: three hours a week. Prerequisite: Biology 202. Enrollment limited to 30.

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