BIOL 164 KS -Virology

Institution: Pitzer/Scripps

Description: This course will provide a balanced and broad introduction to virology. Animal and human viruses, bacterial phages, plant viruses, insect viruses, and prions will be covered. Topics will include viral classification, replication, expression, pathogenesis, methods of diagnosis, and the current uses of viruses in gene therapy and vaccine applications. Prerequistis: BIOL043L KS and BIOL044L KS, or BIOL040L KS and BIOL044L KS, or BIOL 042L and BIOL 044L, or both semesters of the AISS course (AISS001ALKS, AISS001BLKS, AISS002ALKS, AISS002BLKS). Offered every fall.

Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

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