260.624.01
Advanced Virology
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
260.623, undergraduate virology or consent of instructor
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
Includes lectures on a diverse collection of viruses, with emphasis on molecular biology and pathogenesis. Approximately 50% course content consists of student presentations and discussion of primary literature.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe in depth and in detail the replication and pathogenesis of a number of different viruses
- Critically analyze and critique the literature
- Identify novel and important areas of research
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 35% Presentation(s)
- 35% Participation
- 30% Weekly question submission