Assess major human viral threats along with the drugs used for treatment
Detect and evaluate biological properties of bacterial and animal viruses
Classify and compare various influenza viruses
About this course:
This course covers the biological properties of bacterial and animal viruses, replication, methods of detection, interactions with host cells, and multicellular hosts. Topics provide a general overview of the viral world and its diversity. The main focus will be on comparing the different viral taxa, especially their replication mechanisms; interactions with host cell/organisms; and their role as etiological agents of epidemic diseases, cancer and heart conditions. Their use as molecular tools will also be discussed. Transferable for UC credit.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 30, 2024 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
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