Biology 355 - Virology

Institution:

Macalester College

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Description:

This seminar course will focus on the molecular biology of viruses and subviral entities such as prions and viroids. Topics will include viral infection and replication, morphology, oncogenesis, and virus-host interactions. Viruses of epidemiologic and biotechnological importance, including new and emergent viruses, will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Biology 255 (Cell Biology & Genetics Lab), Biology 260 (Genetics) and Biology 265 (Cell Biology) and Biology 353, or 357 or 358 or permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally. (4 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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