BIO 2022 Principles of Virology and Viral Diseases
Open to all students, this class introduces the basic, fundamental structure and pathogenesis of viruses, along with methods to control them. Viral classification, genome structure and molecular structure are reviewed. The principles of host defense and viral offense are also discussed. In addition, the principles of emerging viral infection and several important viral diseases, such as AIDS, SARS, Bird flu, etc., are discussed. The origins of these diseases and the developing treatments are also thoroughly discussed.