MMBIO 465
Virology
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Basic principles of virology, emphasizing selected molecular aspects of virus life cycles and disease processes.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Virology Fundamentals
Learning Outcome
Be able to answer basic questions about Virology: Why are viruses organized as they are? How do viruses replicate? How do viruses cause disease? What are the interactions between viruses and the host immune system? How to prevent/treat/cure viral infections? How can viruses be used as tools to study biological processes and for gene transfer? How can an understanding of viruses help you in your future career? *Relates to Program Learning Outcome: “Exhibit mastery of four of the principal areas of the discipline”, one of which is Virology.
Title
Alleviating Human Suffering
Learning Outcome
Understand how research of viruses “by study and also by faith” can lead to alleviation of human disease and suffering.*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: “Reflect/discuss/explore how faith in the Lord and Christ-like living are affected by an understanding of fundamental biological processes”
Title
Experimental Tools
Learning Outcome
Understand experimental tools used to study viruses (these are broadly applicable to molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology) and be able to develop experiments and interpret data.*Relates to Program Learning Outcomes: “Devise experiments with appropriate hypotheses and controls” and “Interpret experiments from primary scientific literature”
Title
Scientific Writing
Learning Outcome
Write about a current, pressing issue in the field of Virology.*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: “Communicate scientific information”
