BIOL 4729 - Medical Virology

(3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 4 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite: BIOL 3310
Medical virology is designed as an introduction to viruses that are involved in human disease. The student will obtain a broad, comprehensive understanding of the principles of virology using specific medical examples. The course will focus on a detailed study of the viral structure, replication gene expression, pathogenesis, and host defense. A laboratory component is included for the exploration of clinical virology techniques.