Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2025

     

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BIOS 450 001 (CRN: 24262)

VIRUSES & INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Long Title: VIRUSES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Tao, Yizhi
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: BIOS 301 OR BIOS 341
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 20
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 25
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 8:59AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
 
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. Cross-list: BIOS 550.