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BLG 408

Viruses

This course will begin with a short history of virology, then move to an overview of virus replication strategies, with sample viruses from each of the Baltimore classification categories. Prions as well as other unusual infectious elements will also be introduced. The course will emphasize viruses for which Public Health Canada recommends immunization, and end with viruses for which there is no cure.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

BLG 143 and (CHY 261 or BCH 261)

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

None