Course Description

Molecular techniques to study viruses of veterinary importance.

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Athena Title

MOLVIROL

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in MMIB 8200

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Prerequisite

IDIS 4220/6220 and BCMB 4020/6020

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Pre or Corequisite

POPH(MIBO) 4650/6650

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

Molecular techniques will be examined with an emphasis on their appropriate use when designing experiments to study veterinary pathogens and host interactions.

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Topical Outline

Molecular techniques used to study viruses Introduction to molecular virology Viral genomes and virus structure Cell attachment and mechanisms of entry RNA virus replication and assembly DNA virus replication and assembly Detection and Control -Molecular diagnostics -Recombinant vaccines Viral molecular evolution

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