BIO 357 - VIROLOGY

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course provides a background in virology. Viruses will be studied across many levels of biological organization, with a special focus on molecular biology, life history strategies, epidemiology and evolution. We will also discuss cases in which viruses are valuable as medical treatments and model systems for molecular biology. Lab work will include phenotypic characterization of bacteriophages, as well as a case study on infectious disease epidemiology.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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