Description
The course will provide a fundamental understanding of the virology field. The following topics will be covered: virus structure and taxonomy, viral genome replication, viruses and human disease, antiviral therapy, vaccines, genetic variability and diversity, the problem of drug resistance, and virus-host interaction. Emphasis will be placed on human DNA and RNA viruses, including major pathogens such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human papilloma virus (HPV), and the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
3 credits — Fall Term
Pre-requisites: Biology of Microorganisms MIMM 211, BIOL 200 , BIOL 201, or BIOC 212
Course Coordinator
Dr. Jacques Archambault
Duff Medical Building
3775 University Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4