LAN435 Virology

The study of animal viruses. The basic principles of virology are the core of this course. The course includes the basic biology of viruses, their mode of entry, replication, pathogenesis, and transmission. Viral diseases are discussed with emphasis on prevention and world-wide spread. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or equivalent, LAN412 (Medical Microbiology) or equivalent, and LAN415 (Molecular Genetics) or equivalent. 5 quarter hours