Virology
VIROLOGY 201
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
The course focuses on the following areas of virology: (i) RNA and DNA virus replication mechanisms, (ii) innate responses to viral infection (iii) adaptive immune responses to viral infection, (iv) viral latency and reactivation, (v) inhibition of viral infection. The course will comprise lectures as well as reviewing literature that describes fundamental breakthroughs relevant to these areas. Within those areas, the class will read and discuss papers dealing with virus structure, replication, pathogenesis, evolution, emerging viruses, chronic infection, innate and adaptive immunity, anti-viral drugs/vaccines. Special emphasis will be placed on preparing students to critically evaluate the literature, formulate hypotheses and design experiments.
Course Notes
Course format will be lectures, literature-based critical reading and discussion. Prepare and defend a written research proposal.
Recommended Prep
Virology 200, graduate standing and permission required.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
