MICB4171

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MICB 4171 - Biology, Genetics, and Pathogenesis of Viruses (3 Cr.)

Microbiology (11716) TCBS - College of Biological Sciences

Course description

Structure, attachment, entry. Genome replication/mRNA production by RNA viruses. Reverse transcription. DNA virus templates. Replication of DNA virus genomes. Processing of viral pre-mRNA. Translational control. Assembly, host defense, tumor viruses, pathogenesis, HIV, antivirals.

prereq: Biol 2003 and Biol 4003, Bioc 3022 or Bioc 4331, [MicB 4131 or instructor permission]

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Requirements

011649

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

00875

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring