BIOL114 — Understanding Viruses
Designed for non-science majors, this is an introduction to the foundation of modern virology from smallpox to AIDS. The approach will be both historical and experimental, emphasizing the discovery of viruses as a biological form, the role of viruses in disease, and the impact of viruses in the development of modern cell and molecular biology. Various aspects of AIDS as a viral disease will be explored. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 / ENGL 011 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. 3 semester hours Course