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Course Catalog

Virology

A lecture and laboratory course dealing with the study of bacterial and animal viruses. Themes include structure and pathogenicity of viruses, vaccination and emerging viruses. In addition, a special topic relating to recent scientific findings is chosen on a yearly basis. Labs include preparation of media, isolation and detection of viruses, and cultivation of and characterizing viruses. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in BIOL 244.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 4.0