Course Description

Use of recent publications on molecular characterization and analysis of RNA viruses to give students insight on virus genome diversity and evolution.

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Athena Title

RNA Virus Genomic Diversity

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Prerequisite

BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H or BCMB 4010/6010 or permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to familiarize undergraduate students with the diversity of RNA virus genomes.

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Topical Outline

1. RNA Virus Taxonomy 2. Genome structure 3. Replication 4. Methods of RNA virus mutation 5. Sequence analysis 6. Phylogenetic analysis 7. Mutation rates, genomic diversity and viral evolution

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