BIOC 550 - VIRUSES & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Long Title: VIRUSES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 201 AND BIOC 301 AND BIOC 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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOC 450. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOC 550 if student has credit for BIOC 450.