BIO 343 - Virology

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

The course is designed to give students a background of animal, plant and bacterial viruses with further emphasis on animal viruses. Topics covered will inlude but are not restricted to, replication strategies and life cycle, molecular mechanisms of infection, virus host interactions, viral evasion of body's immune response and various pathological conditions. Laboratory exercises will include growth and isolation of virus, plaques assays, DNA cloning and expresssion of heterologous gene using a viral vector. Upon completion of the course, students will have a knowledge base useful towards medical or other health related careers. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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