BY 4250 - Virology

This course will introduce students to the field of virology. Upon completion of the course, the student should have a basic understanding of the general structure and molecular biology of viruses, the classification of viruses, the interaction of viruses with their host cells and viral diseases.

Prerequisite(s): BY 2003 - Genetics and BY 3002 - General Microbiology.

Offered Offered in the Spring Semester of odd-numbered years.

4 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
4 credits