BIOL 450 - Virology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

The major virus families are discussed with respect to classification, viral genome, structure, pathogenesis, epidemiology and control. The course focuses primarily on animal viruses but also covers bacteriophage, plant viruses and unconventional agents such as prions. Basic aspects such as life cycle, replication, targeted drug development and applications in biotechnology will be discussed. Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 216, BIOL 350 Course Objectives (1) Describe classification of major groups of viruses with respect to genome and traditional familial taxonomy (2) Describe the pathogenesis and epidemiology of major mammalian viral pathogens (3) Explain genome replication and protein production in the major classes of viruses (4) Analyze targeted drug development against significant pathogenic viruses (5) Compare pathogenesis and epidemiology of vector-borne viruses

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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