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MMBIO 466

Virology Laboratory

Microbiology and Molecular Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Laboratory exercises illustrating in vitro behavior of selected viruses. Developing laboratory skills for virus studies.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

1

Fixed

1

Fixed

0

Fixed

3

Other Prerequisites

MMBio 261; or MMBio 465 or concurrent enrollment

Title

Viral Cultures

Learning Outcome

Be able to gain hands-on experience in the ability to characterize various aspects of viral infections based upon cultured eukaryotic cells.

Title

Serological Tests

Learning Outcome

Be able to determine if a human has been previously exposed to a specific virus by perform serological tests.

Title

Stock Titrating

Learning Outcome

Be able to titrate virus stocks.