3.00 Credits
Introduction to the field of virology focusing on the principles that all viruses use to successfully reproduce and spread within a host. The molecular basis of viral structure-function, alternative reproductive cycles, the interactions of viruses with host organisms and how these lead to disease are presented with examples drawn from human, animal, bacterial and plant viruses. Students are expected to have completed coursework in introductory microbiology and biochemistry before enrolling in this course.