Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2014-2015
BIOC 450 - VIRUSES & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Long Title: VIRUSES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (BIOC 201 OR BIOS 201) AND (BIOC 301 OR BIOS 301) AND (BIOC 341 OR BIOS 341) or permission of instructor
Description: Animal viruses, especially those relevant to human health, will be discussed. Topics primarily focus on virus structure and the molecular biology of the virus life cycle. Practical issues such as the history of viral diseases, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, management and prevention will also be discussed. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOC 450 if student has credit for BIOC 550.