BIO 318 - Virology

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course investigates the principles of molecular virology with an emphasis on human and animal viruses. Topics include structure, classification, replication and mechanisms of pathogenesis. Students will be introduced to the methods of diagnosis and detectiion, current uses of viruses in gene therapy, emerging viruses, vaccine applications and immunity. Students conduct and write a substantive paper related to the pathanogenesis of a specific virally-induced disease. Prerequisite: BIO 263. Three hours lecture. Offered spring, alternate years. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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