MICI 4114

This advanced course focuses on selected aspects of virology and consists of lectures and student presentations based on current research papers. Topics may include: viruses and innate immunity, virus interactions with host cells, zoonotic viruses, vaccines and antiviral drugs. Exact topics change from year to year. Students who consider future graduate studies and/or intend to do Honours research in virology or closely related themes (e.g. host-pathogen interactions, innate immunity) will benefit the most from taking this course.