Molecular biology of animal viruses and viral genetic systems; viral disease processes. Emphasis on polio virus, influenza, herpes viruses, the DNA tumor viruses. Prerequisite: background in cell biology, genetics, or biochemistry.
This course will focus on applied aspects of biochemistry with emphasis on
techniques used in protein chemistry and biotechnology. The class will specifically review and discuss experiments and methods used to establish selected biochemical concepts and theories in relation to human health. As a required course for the Masters in Applied Molecular Biotechnology program, this course will expose students to techniques and reagents found in a modern biotech/molecular biology laboratory setting. Emphasis will be placed on the technical details of procedures and experimental design.