MMBIO 520
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Molecular Virology
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Molecular mechanisms of virus architecture, attachment and entry pathways, replication strategies, oncogenesis, evolution, and mechanisms of pathogenesis.
When Taught
Winter Odd Yrs..
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
MMBio 465 or equivalent.
Title
Viruses and disease
Learning Outcome
Explain how viruses cause disease, and the interactions between viruses and the host immune system.
Title
Viral origins and organization
Learning Outcome
Describe why viruses are organized and classified as they are.
Title
Viruses and molecular biology techniques
Learning Outcome
Describe how can viruses can be used as tools to study biological processes and for gene transfer. Use molecular tools to study viruses
Title
Replication
Learning Outcome
Describe viral replication on a molecular level for multiple virus types
