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MICR 452 Viral Infection and Immunity Units: 3.00
Course material will focus on the molecular basis for virus pathogenesis including host immune responses to virus infection, and viral countermeasures. Emphasis will be on viral infections that result in gastrointestinal, haematological, neurological, and respiratory diseases. Tutorials will focus on discussion of current and seminal literature.
Requirements: Prerequisite Minimum 4th year (Level 4) standing, registration in a LISC/BHSc Major or SSP, a GPA of 2.5, and one of (MICR 221; MICR 271), and one of (MICR 360; MICR 386).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate understanding of advanced virology topics.
- Development of literature-based research skills in order to evaluate and critique how current research articles advance the field of virology.
- Development of writing skills in order to critique current scientific literature and use this to support a personal opinion.
- Participate in a collaborative group presentation to convey current topics in virology.