[
Wesleyan Home Page
] [
WesMaps Home Page
] [
WesMaps Archive
]
[
Course Search
] [
Course Search by CID
]
Academic Year 2000/2001
Virology
MB&B 304 FA
This half-semester course will focus on the molecular biology of viruses. We will specifically examine the mechanisms by which viruses evade host defenses and subvert control of cellular machinery for their own
replication. Viruses of particular impact
to human health, such as DNA tumor viruses and HIV, will be used as primary examples. The use of viruses in gene therapy and the prospects for molecular approaches to antiviral therapies and vaccines will also be
discussed.
MAJOR READINGS
Required text readings will be supplemented with reviews and articles from the current scientific literature.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
There will be examinations and a final. Participation in class discussion will be expected from all students. Students will also be required to write a short paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course will be taught the second half of the semester. Students may add this course for 5 days after the first day of class. Students must withdraw from this course by November 13. Unless preregistered students
attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
.5
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MB&B
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
(MB&B205 AND MB&B206) OR (BIOL205 AND BIOL206)
Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
Contact
wesmaps@wesleyan.edu
to submit comments or suggestions. Please include a url, course title, faculty name or other page reference in your email
Copyright Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 06459