BIOL 4552 - Viruses and Disease

Prerequisite: BIOL 3311. In this course students explore the molecular aspects of viruses with an emphasis on viral replication, infection, and interaction with a host cell. The course also focuses on human pathogenic viruses, along with factors that facilitate the spread of viral diseases. Immune system defense mechanisms, antiviral treatments and vaccines are discussed as well. Examples of specific viruses analyzed in class include HIV, Ebola, coronaviruses and Covid-19, herpesviruses, rabies and influenza. 3 credits.