MICI 3114

Virology

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Viruses are submicroscopic infectious agents that infect all life forms, from animals and plants to unicellular eukaryotes and prokaryotes. This course is primarily focused on the molecular aspects of virology, including virus structure and discrete steps of viral replication inside host cells, including entry, macromolecular synthesis, and assembly and release of viral progeny. There is also a focus on virus-host interactions relevant to disease pathogenesis, viral evolution and pandemics, as well as interventions like antivirals and vaccines.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Craig McCormick, Roy Duncan, and Denys Khaperskyy. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Midterm 1October 11
20%Midterm 2November 18
35%Final examCumulative; date TBD
15%Design-a-virus assignments (3)5% each
10%Tutorial quizzesWeekly

Textbook

  • Flint’s Principles of Virology, 5th Edition (optional)

Course rules

Missed midterm
Email the course coordinator before the midterm; its weight may be shifted to the final exam.
Assignments
Design-a-virus submissions must be individual work, written in the student’s own words.
Generative AI
Generative AI is prohibited for completing assignments.

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