PLPA 4090

PLPA 4090

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Covers the principles of virology, focusing mainly on animal and human viruses but also including plant viruses and bacteriophage. Topics include the classification of viruses, virus entry, genome replication and assembly, and virus pathogenesis. Particular emphasis is placed on virus-host cell interactions and common features between different viral families. Recommended for those planning to attend medical school, graduate school or Veterinary college, or just interested in what viruses are and how they cause disease.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and BIOMI 2910 or permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3300-BIOMG 3320, BIOMG 4320.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4090BIOMS 4090

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1729 PLPA 4090   LEC 001

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