BIO 2075 - Virology

Institution:

Saint Joseph's University

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Description:

Viruses are the simplest self-replicating biological entities in nature, but are significant causative agents of infectious disease and cancer in humans and animals. Students will learn the basic structural and functional aspects of a number of different viral taxa, their strategies for cellular attachment and infection, replication, and mechanisms for avoiding immune attack. Subject matter will also include state-of-the-art antiviral drug therapy and use of viruses for gene therapy. One three hour lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 1015-1025

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sju.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 660-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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