Virology

The structure, replication and evolution of viruses, and how they cause disease.

MICB-310 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Microbiology

Course content

  1. 1What viruses areComing
  2. 2Virus structureComing
  3. 3Classifying virusesComing
  4. 4Entry into cellsComing
  5. 5Replication of DNA virusesComing
  6. 6Replication of RNA virusesComing
  7. 7RetrovirusesComing
  8. 8Assembly and releaseComing
  9. 9Host defenses against virusesComing
  10. 10Viral evolution and emergenceComing
  11. 11Antivirals and vaccinesComing
  12. 12Virology case studyComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

The structure, replication and evolution of viruses, and how they cause disease.

Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 3.